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.
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 …“Minecraft™ Lied to Me!?”
On October 19, 2019, the Section of Anthropology once again had the pleasure of assisting the Education and Interpreter staff in awarding …Students, Research Associates, and Volunteers: Anthropology’s Real Treasure
The Anthropology Department is very fortunate to have a strong core of dedicated volunteers, research associates, and students. Without their valuable assistance, …Where the Heck Did That Come From?
By Amy L. Covell-Murthy Accession Number 6395 is a large and unusual effigy pipe that was found in a field in Washington …Archaeology Merit Badge: Who Had More Fun, Me or the Boy Scouts?
by Amy L. Covell-Murthy The Archaeology merit badge for the Boy Scouts of America was established in 1997. It has a list of …
