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Dena'ina Noun Dictionary
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Language Name
Dena'ina.
Alternate Language Names
Tanaina.
Region
United States, Alaska.
Who
James M. Kari (Compiler).
Others Involved
Organisations
Alaska Native Language Center.
Individuals
Nellie Chicklusion, Fedora Constantine, Alexandra Allowan, Tommy Allowan, Alec Peter, Sava Stepan (Susitna-Tyonek); Shem and Billy Pete (Susitna-Willow); Mike Alex, Bailey, Mike and Katherine Theodore, Katie Nickanorga, John Stump (Eklutna-Knik); Katherine Nicolie (Talkeetna); Annie Ronning (Talkeetna); Zenia Kolyaha, Mary Jensen, Walter Johnson, Annie Johnson, Vera and Paraskovia Roehl, Lillian Lapp, Rose Hedlund (Iliamna); Pete Trefon, Albert Wassillie, Nickoli Balluta, Antone Evan, Macy Hobson, Mary L. Trefon, Mary V. Trefon, Dolly Hobson, Alexie Evan, Ruth Koktelash, Pete Koktelash, Alec Trefon, Bertha Trefon, Gulia Delkittie, Francis Wilson, Abe Wilson, Sophie Balluta, Jim Balluta, Vera Carltikoff, Agnes Cusma, Nick Kolyaha, Gust Evanoff (Nondalton); Pete, Vonga, and Kathrine Bobby, Nora, Emma and Nick Alexie, Luther Hobson, Helen Dick, Nick, Paul, Roy Bobby (Lime Village, Stony River).
Publishing Information
Published 1977 by the Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access the dictionary to determine how people, such as speakers and contributors, are cited.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how, or where source materials are cited.
Where is Information Coming from
The information in this dictionary comes from speakers. We are unable to access this dictionary to determine other sources of information or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
Both editions are available as physical and digital books.
Access
The physical copy of both editions can be accessed through libraries.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Dena'ina. Includes a Dena'ina to English Index.
Dialects Included
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine which dialects are included.
Type of Dictionary
This is a topical word list.
How are Entries Organised
The entries in this dictionary are organised topically; while the Dena'ina-English Index is organised alphabetically by Dena'ina. We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how entries are organised.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | Unknown | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | Unknown | |
| Example phrases | Unknown | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | Unknown |
Other Notes
The Alaska Native Language Archive has three archived entries relating to this dictionary: Drafts of Dena'ina Noun Dictionary, [Review of] Dena'ina Noun Dictionary by James Kari, 1977, and Dena'ina Noun Dictionary. However, none of them include an open access copy of the dictionary. The Dena'ina Noun Dictionary post does include a small description of the dictionary as well as a list of people involved.
External Links
Reference Dena'ina Noun Dictionary on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/4177416
Alaska Native Language Archive's post for Drafts of Dena'ina Noun Dictionary: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=TI972K1977i
Alaska Native Language Archive's post for [Review of] Dena'ina Noun Dictionary by James Kari, 1977: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=TI979G1979
Alaska Native Language Archive's post for Dena'ina Noun Dictionary (there is no digital copy included): https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=TI972K1977b