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Young, Kristi A.

 Person

Biographical History

Kristi A. Young is a retired folklorist and archivist in Utah.

Bell attended the University of Northern Texas where she studied Library Science before continuing her education at Brigham Young University (BYU) where she received a Masters in English and Folklore. After graduation, she worked for BYU as the folklore archivist for the L. Tom Perry Special Collections until her retirement. Both during her time as a student and as a curator, Bell famously studied Mormon courtship--more specifically the phenomena of the creative dance "promposal".

Kristi Bell is married to Jim Bell and together they have six daughters--Laura (deceased), Shannon, Dianna, Lindsay, Stephanie, and Dana.

Since retirement, she has made several donations to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.

Citation:
FamilySearch, July 11, 2019 (husband Jim; children (Laura, Shannon, Diana, Lindsay, Setphanie, Dana); daughter's death)

LinkedIn, July 11, 2019 (education University of Northern Texas, Brigham Young University)

The Universe, July 11, 2019 (study of Latter-Day Saint courtship)

UPB files, July 11, 2019 (donations).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Collection of material folklore

 Collection
Identifier: FA 48
Scope and Contents

Contains various folklore textiles such as quilts, pillow shams, cross-stitch samplers, and decorations. Also contains a wood carving nativity scene. Creators of items vary, and some items do not have a creator. Dated 1920 to 2018.

Dates: 1920-2018

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