Smithsonian American Women's History Museum

Meranda Roberts

Dr. Meranda Roberts, a citizen of the Yerington Paiute Tribe and Chicana, holds a Ph.D. in History and an M.A. in Public History from the University of California, Riverside. A visiting professor in the art history department at Pomona College, she also serves on the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum’s Scholarly Advisory Committee, advocating for inclusive representation of Indigenous histories.

Stories from this author

Basket Maker Dat So La Lee’s Artistry Was a Means of Survival

Meet Dat So La Lee, a Washoe basket weaver whose signature degikup style preserved her cultural heritage and offered a means of survival as she adapted to the American economy.

Meranda Roberts | November 22, 2024