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Gwich'in Wordlist 1959
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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
Herbert Zimmerman (Author).
Others Involved
Donald Webster (Contributed the dictionary to the Alaska Native Language Archive).
Publishing Information
This appears to be an unpublished wordlist from 1959.
How People are Cited
The author and others involved are cited on the first page of the PDF.
How Information is Cited
This wordlist does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This wordlist does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This wordlist is available as a digital book (PDF scan).
Access
This wordlist is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Gwich'in to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional topical wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized by semantic theme. The headers to distinguish the sections are not very prominent and can be found anywhere on the page. Some of the themes include Kinship Terms (Marital), Body (Body Products, Conditions, Infirmities), and Occupational Nouns (Handling Dog Terms). The Gwich'in headwords are handwritten while the English translations are typed and placed straight across.
The wordlist also includes a handwritten Gwich'in Alphabet before the entries and some grammatical information after the entries, which is all handwritten.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | The Alphabet includes some information on pronunciation, but it is handwritten |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | Most entries don't have any example phrases, but some sections do, it is quite inconsistent |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The author seemed to use their own orthography, so it can be difficult to understand. Most of the wordlist is handwritten; while the handwriting is relatively easy to read, it can be hard to decipher at times.
External Links
Reference and open access digital copy of Gwich'in Wordlist 1959 through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KU959Z1959a