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English-Tlingit Dictionary: Nouns
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Language Name
Tlingit.
Alternate Language Names
Lingít.
Region
British Columbia, Yukon, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
Constance M. Naish, Gillian Story (Compilers of the 1963 edition), Henry Davis (Editor of the 1976 edition).
Others Involved
The 1963 edition, published by the Summer Institute of Linguistics, does not cite any others involved, besides the two compilers.
The 1976 edition, published by Sheldon Jackson College, thanks Marie Thiemeyer, Andy Hope III, Claribel Davis, Robert H. Davis (Tlingit language class, Editors); Jeff Leer (Linguistic Consultant); Vesta L. Dominicks (Formatting Contributor); Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dauenhauer (Contributors); Mr. and Mrs. William Davis (Consultants); and Sheldon Jackson (Support).
Publishing Information
The first edition was published in 1963 by the Summer Institute of Linguistics, Fairbanks, Alaska. The second edition, which is a revised version of the first edition was published in 1976 by Sheldon Jackson College. The second edition was re-printed in 1996.
How People are Cited
The first edition cites the two compilers and the publisher on the cover, but does not cite or thank any others involved. In the second edition the editor, the consultants, researchers and contributors are all cited in the Acknowledgements, while the publisher is cited on the first page of the dictionary.
How Information is Cited
The first edition does not does not cite the source of any of its information. The second edition cites contributors in the Acknowledgements, but still does not cite the source of most of the dictionary's information.
Where is Information Coming from
Both editions of this dictionary do not cite the source of any of their information. The second edition thanks language learners who have worked to add more words to the dictionary.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical (1976 edition) and digital book (both editions).
Access
The digital copy of this dictionary is open access through the Alaska Native Language Archive website for both editions, and the SIL website for the 1963 edition. The physical copy for the 1976 edition is accessible through libraries.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Tlingit.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional (English to Tlingit) noun dictionary that is organized topically.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized topically and split up into three sections: 1. Non-Human, 2. Human, 3. Miscellaneous.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | Included under Concerning the Phonetics (1963 edition) and How to Use the Naish-Story Tlingit Writing System (1976 edition) |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The 1976 edition of English-Tlingit Dictionary: Nouns, is an edited version of the 1963 edition. It contains changes to the Tlingit writing system, additional entries, and some changes to previous entries.
External Links
Reference on WorldCat for 1963 edition: https://www.worldcat.org/title/21619033
Reference on WorldCat for 1996 edition (re-print of the 1976 edition): https://www.worldcat.org/title/48948941
Open access digital copy of the 1963 edition through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=TL959NS1963f
Open access digital copy of the 1963 edition through the SIL website: https://www.sil.org/resources/archives/1790
Open access digital copy of the 1976 edition through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=TL972Dv1976