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Learn more about the women who shaped the archaeology of Sarasota County from the Prehistoric to the Present. This presentation will look at the populations who lived here before European contact and some notable women who helped preserve and understand that history in our county.
Maranda Kles is a Registered Professional Archaeologist with over 10 years of experience in prehistoric archaeology and physical anthropology specializing in Southeastern archaeology and bioarcheology. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida and her thesis examined the biological and cultural associations of skeletal samples from throughout Florida. Dr. Kles has continued to expand on this research and has developed research interests in forensic anthropology and Southeastern archaeology.
She has worked as an archaeologist and physical anthropologist for the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) of the National Park Service, various Cultural Resource Management firms and universities in Florida and Louisiana. She is a former Death Investigator and currently conducts skeletal analyses for Medical Examiner and Coroner offices, as well as for museums and other agencies. In addition, Dr. Kles’ expertise includes an understanding of Southeastern culture history and its importance to implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Dr. Kles is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Florida Anthropological Society, and the Southeastern Archaeological Conference. She is currently a Director on the board for the Florida Archaeological Council.
Presented as part of the Sarasota County One Book and Centennial programming.
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