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Meredith B. Linn is an Associate Professor at Bard Graduate Center in New York City, specializing in historical archaeology and material culture studies. Her work bridges cultural anthropology, history, and urban studies to explore marginalized communities in 19th-century America.
- Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, Columbia University
- MA in Social Sciences, University of Chicago
- BA in Art History, Swarthmore College
Linn's research focuses on the historical archaeology of New York City, particularly the health and identity formation of Irish immigrants and African American communities. She employs interdisciplinary methods, combining archaeology, documentary analysis, and digital reconstruction to challenge historical stereotypes and reveal everyday agency.
Her recent publications address themes like medical materiality, consumer choice in unregulated healthcare, and collaborative heritage advocacy. Linn actively integrates digital humanities into archaeological practice through projects like Envisioning Seneca Village.
Linn has taught courses on the archaeology of African American communities, medical materialities, and digital heritage methods, influencing her students' approaches to marginalized histories. She is currently on leave for Fall 2025 while completing her book on Seneca Village.
