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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:

Fruits of their Labors records on Lani Hatch, 2004 July 22

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6044 Series 33
Scope and Contents note

Materials from the interview with Lani Hatch on July 22, 2004 as a part of the 2004 folklife field school, Fruits of their Labors: The Orchards in Utah Valley.

Dates: Other: 2004 July 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6044, Fruits of their Labors records

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