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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of folklore textiles, 1920-2018

 Series
Identifier: FA 48 Series 1
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1920-2018
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 48, Collection of material folklore

Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler, approximately 1980s

 Item — Oversize 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197239256875]
Identifier: FA 48 Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

Cross-stitched samplers created in the 1980s by Kristi Bell. Framed. Stitching depicts three strawberries atop a multicolored alphabet and the phrase, "Be ye kind and true."

Dates: approximately 1980s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 48, Collection of material folklore / Collection of folklore textiles

Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler, approximately 1980s

 Item — Oversize 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197239256883]
Identifier: FA 48 Series 1 Item 2
Scope and Contents

Kristi Bell cross-stitched sampler created in the 1980s. Framed. Depicts three three-quarter wreaths above and below the alphabet and the numbers 0-9 (all in dark blue) and the phrase, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, Do it with thy might" below a line of hearts (both in grey).

Dates: approximately 1980s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 48, Collection of material folklore / Collection of folklore textiles

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  • Subject: Cross stitch X

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Subject
Decorations (Ornamental works) 1
Embroidery (Visual works) 1
Quilts 1
Textile crafts 1
 

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