# Laurie Burgess

_Historical archaeologist_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Laurie E. Burgess is an American museum professional,
archaeologist, and
repatriation expert specializing in
glass trade beads and coffin hardware. She was the Co-Chair of the Department of Anthropology
and developed an international
repatriation program within the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History.

## Quick facts

- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083#P27))
- **Occupation:** archaeologist; anthropologist; museum professional ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083#P106))
- **Official website:** naturalhistory.si.edu/staff/laurie-burgess ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083#P856))
- **Positions held:** chairperson (2022–2023); editor (2009–2013); president (2007–2008); advisory board member ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083#P39))
- **Awards:** alumni award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083#P166))

## Questions

**What positions has Laurie Burgess held?**  
Positions held by Laurie Burgess include: chairperson (2022–2023); editor (2009–2013); president (2007–2008); advisory board member.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Laurie Burgess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Burgess) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q89104083](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89104083) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Historical achaeologist Laurie E. Burgess.jpg by William Billeck (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Historical_achaeologist_Laurie_E._Burgess.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Laurie Burgess". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/laurie-burgess. Retrieved 7 November 2026.