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Gwich'in Noun and Verb Files
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Language Name
Gwich'in.
Alternate Language Names
Gwitch'in, Kutchin, Kootchin, Loucheux, Loucheaux, Takudh, Tukudh.
Region
Northwest Territories, Yukon, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
Victor K. Golla, Mary Haas, Edward Sapir (Authors).
Others Involved
Richard Mueller (Annotator); Kathy N., Dick M. (Contributors, names and roles unclear).
Publishing Information
This is not a published dictionary, but a scan of dictionary file cards. The document with the noun file cards and the document with the verb file cards are uploaded separately to the Alaska Native Language Archive.
This is a collection of scanned handwritten and typescript file cards, which is attributed to the University of California at Berkeley. According to the Alaska Native Language Archive most entries are from before 1925, some are from Mary Haas between 1933 and 1934, and a small amount are from Victor Golla between 1962 and 1964.
These file cards appear to have been compiled into the 1964 Gwich'in Stem List, which is also available on the Alaska Native Language Archive.
How People are Cited
The PDF of this scanned file card collection includes an introductory first page with archival information—likely added by the Alaska Native Language Archive—which lists the authors and the annotator.
In the noun file Kathy N. and Dick M.'s names are handwritten on the following page, at the beginning of the photocopied section of the collection. The writing is mostly illegible, but may include their roles or full names.
In the verb file "through the courtesy of R. Mueller, Nov. 22, 1974" (Richard Mueller) is handwritten on the following page, at the beginning of the photocopied section of the collection.
How Information is Cited
These scanned file card collections do not cite the source of any of their information.
Where is Information Coming from
These scanned file card collections do not explicitly state where information is coming from. Based on the information provided by Alaska Native Language Archive, they appear to be a collection of photocopied file cards from Edward Sapir, with notes and additions from Victor K. Golla, Mary Haas, and Richard Mueller.
Based on the handwritten note included in the verb file, these scanned files may have been provided to the Alaska Native Language Archive by Richard Mueller in 1974.
Tools and Framework used
These scanned file card collections are available as digital books (PDF).
Access
The digital books (PDF scans) are open access through the Alaska Native Language Archive.
Included Languages and Directionality
Gwich'in to English.
Dialects Included
As most of the file cards are handwritten, we are unable to decipher if any dialects are specified.
Type of Dictionary
These are two scanned collections of unpublished dictionary file cards. The entries included are bilingual and mono-directional. One file card collection includes only include nouns, while the other includes only verbs.
How are Entries Organised
Entries in these file card collections seem to be organized alphabetically. Entries are not organized or formatted in any cohesive way.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
These collections are a mix of typescript and handwritten entries which consequently is difficult to comprehend and read. Furthermore, most entries are upside down or sideways which adds to the struggle of comprehension.
900 noun slips are scanned, which includes around 1800 forms. 5000 verb slips are scanned, which includes around 8000 forms.
External Links
Open access digital copy of Gwich'in noun file through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KU923SHG1925b
Open access digital copy of Gwich'in verb file through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KU923SHG1925a