Collection Manager, Archaeology and Head of the Section of Anthropology
Biography
Amy Covell-Murthy is the Archaeology Collection Manager and Head of the Section of Anthropology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She received her MLA in Museum Studies from Harvard University Extension School in 2021.
Her interests focus on Eastern Woodlands archaeology, museum ethics, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), decolonization Initiatives, and object storage solutions. In particular, she is interested in how we care for human remains in museums and other collecting institutions.
Staff Favorites: Dolls in the Museum’s Care
Barbie size white sweater, hat, and ear muffsBringing A Little O-Gah-Pah to Pittsburgh
by Amy L. Covell-Murthy It is important for Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) to maintain relationships with the diverse Indigenous communities …Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
by Amy L. Covell-Murthy Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed in the City of Pittsburgh concurrently with Columbus Day, and I would like …A Trip to Grave Creek Mound
by Amy L. Covell-Murthy It was my pleasure to organize a field trip for Anthropology and Anthropocene staff, students, and friends to …Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
by Amy L. Covell-Murthy Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed in the City of Pittsburgh alongside Columbus Day and I would like to …Pennsylvania Archaeology and You
The Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC) is an organization of professional archaeologists from all over the State dedicated to education, consultation, ethics, and …
