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Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary
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Language Name
Koyukon.
Alternate Language Names
Ten'a, Co-Youkon, Co-yukon.
Region
Alaska, United States.
Who
Jules Jetté, Eliza Jones (Authors).
Others Involved
Organisations: Alaska Native Language Center (Publisher)
Individuals: Language Contributors: Fred Stickman, Sr. , Charlie Brush, Martha Brush, Paulina Stickman, Poldine Carlo, Josephine Mountain, Simeon Mountain, Paul Mountain, Tatiana Saunders, Martha Joe, Eddie Hildebrand, Romeo Stickman, Edna Stickman, Pauline Peters, Humphrey Ambrose (Nulato, Lower dialect); Mary Rose Agnes, Franklin Madras, Goodwin Semaken, Eugene Nikolai, Plasgar Nikolat (Kaltag, Lower dialect); Madeline Solomon, Jennie Huntingmn, Julia Nelsont, Sally Pilot, Benedict Jones, Jessie Edwin, Doria Lolnitz (Koyukuk, Central dialect); Catherine Attla, Steven Attla, Chief Henry, Bessie Henry, Big Sophie Sam, Eliza Artla, Matthew Henry, Edwin Simon, Lydia Simon, Mary Vent, Angeline Durendoff, Lorna Vent, Marie Yaska, Alberta Vent, Annie Vent, Eleanor Sam, Wilson Sam, Tony Sam, Cue Bifelt (Huslia, Central dialect); Susie Williams, Lavine Williams, Alice Ambrose, Joe Beatus, Cecilia Beatus, Madeline Williams, Martha Oldman, Abraham Oldman (Hughes, Central dialect); Janie Williams, Pauline Ned, Kalheline Williams, Lee Simon, Effie William, William William, Elizabelh Bergman, Moses Henzie, Johnson Moses, Sarah Simon, Velma Schafer, Caroline Bergman, Bertha Moses, Marjorie Attla (Allakaket, Central dialect); Henry Titus, Agnes Tirust, James Johnson, Cecilia Johnson, Altona Brown, Marie Hunter (Ruby, Central dialect); Agnes Jimmie, Angela Huntington, Gladys Malemute, Madeline Notti, Aloysius Demoski, Lena Demoski (Galena, Central dialect); Marian Edwin, Josephine Roberts (Tanana, Central dialect); Joe Williams, Sr. , Robert Williams (Allakaket/South Fork, Upper dialect); Mary Dick, Alfred Starr, Effie Kokrine, Agnes Moore, David Elia, Art Matthew, Joe John, Gladys John (Tanana, Upper dialect); Esias Simon (Manley Hot Springs, Upper dialect); Louise Harper, Mrs. Einar Anderson, Charloue Mayo, Sally Hudson (Rampart, Upper dialect); Abbie Joseph, Lizzie Starr (Tanana/Minchuxmina, Upper dialect); Hilda Stevens, Henry Moses, Leonard John, Kilbourn George (Stevens Village, Upper dialect); Eli Charlie, Lizzie Esau (Crossjacket/Nenana, Upper dialect); Hester Evan, Celia Peterson, Mabel Evan, Margaret John, Ben Albert (Toklat/Nenana, Upper dialect) Editorial Staff: James Kari (Editor-in-Chief); Melissa Axelrod, Michael E. Krauss, Joe Kwaraceius, Jeff Leer, Patrick E. Marlow, Chad L. Thompson (Associate Editors); Thomas L. Alton, Lorraine Elder, Mary Jane McGary (Editorial Assistants); Louis L. Renner. S.J. (Editorial and Bibliographic Consultant); Robert W. Hsu (Computer Consultant); Chad Thompson (Unnamed contributions); Patrick Marlow (Unnamed assistance); Wendy Arundale (Koyukon cultural fieldwork collegue); Pat Kwachka, Charlotte Basham (Support system); Irene Reed, Helen Howard, Nikki McCurry, Tupou Pulu (Logistical support); Steven A. Jacobson, Lawrence D. Kaplan, Keren D. Rice, Ronald Scollon, Sharon Hargus, Robert W. Young, Siri Tuttle, David Henry, Kay Henry, John T. Ritter, Michael Fortescue (Linguistic commentary); Richard K. Nelson, Dianne Gudgel-Holmes, Annette McFayden Clark, Frederica deLaguna, Lydia T. Black, and Wendy Arundale (Ethnographic commentary); Joe Kwaraceius, David F. Murray, Priscilla Russell, Stephen F. MacLean, Brina Kessel, and Daniel D. Gibson (Natural history review).
Publishing Information
Published 2000 by the Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska.
How People are Cited
People are cited on page vi of the dictionary, as well as the Author's Acknowledgements and Editor's Acknowledgements.
How Information is Cited
The source of information for this dictionary is cited in the Foreword and Preface.
Where is Information Coming from
The information in this dictionary comes from work done by both authors, named and unnamed speakers, community members, linguists, assistants, and students. Jules Jetté was a French-Canadian Jesuit Missionary who became fluent in Koyukon, his notes (from 1898 to 1927) form the basis of this dictionary. Eliza Jones created this dictionary in the 1970s by using Jetté's notes and interviews with Koyukon Elders.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical and digital book.
Access
The digital copy (PDF scan) is open access through the Alaska Native Language Archive. The physical copy can be accessed through libraries.
Included Languages and Directionality
Koyukon to English. Includes an English-to-Koyukon Index.
Dialects Included
This dictionary includes the Lower, Upper, and Central Koyukon dialects.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, bi-directional dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
The entries in this dictionary are organized alphabetically by Koyukon; except for the English-to-Koyukon Index which is organized alphabetically by English. Each entry starts off with a headword and is usually followed by at least one sub-entry which includes example phrases. Each entry labels dialects, verb themes, gender, and many other characteristics which are further explained in Guide to Using the Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | Guide to Using the Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary is an extensive explanation of how the dictionary works, put together by James Kari |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ✅ | There are some illustrations and photographs |
| Example phrases | ✅ | The majority of sub-entries include example phrases |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | Dialects are marked next to entries, abbreviated, and italized. They include: L for 'Lower', U for 'Upper', and C for 'Central' |
Other Notes
Jules Jetté was a missionary and scholar who died in 1927. Eliza Jones was a Koyukon student at the University of Alaska in the 1970s who built upon Jetté's dictionary manuscript to produce the published Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary. A book review of the Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary written by Terrance Cole (titled Book Review: Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary), published 2002, can be accessed through libraries.
The Alaska Native Language Archive includes a document explaining the chronology of the making of the dictionary under the same post the actual dictionary can be found in.
External Links
Reference Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/44413783
Open access digital copy of Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KO898JJ2000
Reference Book Review: Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/5542985274