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Kwakiutl Dictionary
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Language Name
Kwak'wala
Alternate Language Names
Kwakiutl.
Region
Canada, British Columbia.
Who
Franz Boas (Compiler); Helene Yampolsky (Editor).
Others Involved
George Hunt is the original compiler of many of the materials included in this dictionary. His materials come from unnamed Kwakwaka'wakw speakers and knowledge keepers from the 1890s to the 1930s.
Publishing Information
Published 1948, no publisher is identified.
This dictionary was edited by Boas's daughter Helene Yampolsky in 1948 after his death, then uploaded digitally in 2018.
How People are Cited
This dictionary does not cite any authors or other contributors in the text. The online edition hosted on the American Philosophical Society Library has an abstract which acknowledges Franz Boas, Helene Yampolsky, and George Hunt. The American Philosophical Society Library website notes that this dictionary includes materials recorded by George Hunt from numerous Kwakwaka'wakw speakers and knowledge keepers from the 1890s to the 1930s. No speakers are cited by name in the dictionary or on the American Philosophical Society Library website.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information. Some context is given in the American Philosophical Society Library's abstract section.
Where is Information Coming from
Information in this dictionary is based on Boas' original work, and Kwak'wala materials recorded by George Hunt from numerous Kwakwaka'wakw speakers and knowledge keepers from the 1890s to the 1930s.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a digital book (PDF) created by scanning typewritten text.
Access
Open access through the American Philosophical Society Library.
Included Languages and Directionality
Kwak'wala to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This dictionary is a bilingual, mono-directional word list.
How are Entries Organised
The entries in this dictionary are grouped by first letter in Kwak'wala, and appear to be organized alphabetically by Kwak'wala.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
This dictionary is a collection of typewritten pages, which have been scanned, displayed by an online archive. The writing is legible but is difficult to read due to how it is displayed and the inclusion of pen markings in the manuscript.
External Links
Reference Volume 1 on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/904104861
Reference Volume 2 on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/904105075
Open Access: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/kwakiutl-dictionary#page/9/mode/1up