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Listening Across Difference

Smithsonian staff and colleagues are invited to attend (in person or online) “Listening Across Differences,” a presentation by Martha Norkunas at the S. Dillon Ripley Center’s lecture hall on Friday, September 25, at 10 am. Dr. Norkunas is a professor in the Public History Program at Middle Tennessee State University. She works with schools, [...]

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Museum Anthropology

Over and over I hear it, and over and over again it surprises me. I hear colleagues at the Smithsonian and elsewhere say, “I am a museum anthropologist: I study collections.” I am surprised because for me, being a museum anthropologist means I make exhibits so visitors can learn about other communities and cultures, times and places. [...]

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