Nevada State Museum in Carson City introduces new Curator of Anthropology Dr. Anna J. Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:55am
The Nevada State Museum is honored to introduce our new Curator of Anthropology Dr. Anna Camp. Anna serves as only the third Curator of Anthropology in the 83 year history of the Museum, and she is the first woman to assume the role.
She succeeds Dr. Gene Hattori who retired earlier this year after 24 years with the Museum. Anna previously served for 6 years as the Museum’s Tribal Liaison and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) lead. She has devoted her time at the Museum to fostering better relations with Tribal governments and populations of the State of Nevada and surrounding regions.
Anna hails from just over the border in Quincy, Calif. She received her associates degree in Liberal Arts at Feather River College, her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. She then completed her Masters and Doctorate Degrees at the University of Nevada. Her research expertise is in Great Basin Archaeology with a focus on Indigenous basketry and textiles.
With recent changes in federal legislation pertaining to how Native American collections are managed, exhibited, and repatriated Anna is prepared for running the Anthropology Department at the Nevada State Museum. “Dr. Anna Camp has been beating the bushes for years, establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with the tribal entities of the State of Nevada.
She is aware of the sensitivities surrounding Indigenous collections in our care and the concerns of the tribes. All the while she is able to still present original research. I can think of no one better suited to step into this pivotal role here at the Nevada State Museum.” Museum Director Joshua Bonde and citizen of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone. Dr. Camp “It is an incredible honor to be the Curator of Anthropology. I work with an amazing team of talented and intelligent people. We hope our enthusiasm and love for this place and the objects we care for, is reflected in the work we do for the people of Nevada.”
About the Nevada State Museum, Carson City
Founded in 1939, The Nevada State Museum (NSM) preserves the state’s history through unique and authentic educational experiences via its collections, exhibits, events, and outreach activities. The knowledge of the staff’s archivists, scientists, and historians provides leadership in heritage education which adheres to the highest standards of public-trust stewardship.
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