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Celia A. Van Cott

Biography

Celia Anderson Van Cott was born March 16, 1903 to Neils Amel and Phylinda Ruth Stewart Anderson. She married John South Van Cott in 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Celia was a prominent Utah artist. She was a founder and honorary member of the Fine Arts Club, and a member of the Provo Women's Council. She organized the Home Art section and was responsible for bringing outstanding art and artists into Utah Valley. Celia was known as a gifted literary writer.

Also Known As

Celia Anderson Van Cott; Celia A. Vancott

Religion

LDS

Connection to Mormonism

LDS (member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)

Spouse

John South Van Cott

Birth Date

1903-03-16

Birth Place

Utah

Death Date

1976-06-11

Gender

Female

Roles

Author, Poet

Language

English

19 Works by Celia A. Van Cott

Title	Role	Year	Genre
The Utah Plowman	Author	1938	Poetry
Interim	Author	1939	Poetry
The Current of Life	Author	1938	Poetry
Earthbound	Author	1939	Poetry
Awakening	Author	1939	Poetry
Early Winter	Author	1939	Poetry
One Day	Author	1940	Poetry
The Birth of Irrigation	Author	1940	Poetry
Mid-Summer Peace	Author	1941	Poetry
Intercession	Author	1941	Poetry
So Mark the Years	Author	1941	Poetry
April	Author	1942	Poetry
Solace	Author	1943	Poetry
Diurnal Ensemble	Author	1943	Poetry
Soliloquy	Author	1945	Poetry
A Prayer	Author	1946	Poetry
Peace in a Garden	Author	1946	Poetry
Tranquility	Author	1949	Poetry
The Awakening	Author	1951	Poetry