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Upper Tanana Bird List
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Language Name
Upper Tanana.
Alternate Language Names
Tanana, Dandey in, Diney su, Tananatana.
Region
Alaska, United States.
Who
James Kari (Author).
Others Involved
The PDF available on Alaska Native Language Archive includes the Upper Tanana (Northway) Noun Dictionary by Paul Milanowski.
Publishing Information
It is unclear if this dictionary was formally published, but Alaska Native Language Archive estimates that is from sometime around 1996.
The PDF of this dictionary on Alaska Native Language Archive includes the Upper Tanana (Northway) Noun Dictionary (Milanowski), and the Notebook on Athabaskan Birds (Kari).
How People are Cited
No author is cited in the Upper Tanana Bird List, but the Alaska Native Language Archive attributes it to James Kari. No speakers or other contributors are cited in this wordlist.
James Kari is cited on the top of the pages from the Notebook on Athabaskan Birds, while Paul Milanowski is cited on the bottom right of the pages under the title Upper Tanana (Northway) Noun Dictionary.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a digital book. We are unsure if the dictionary is also available as a physical book and/or how it can be accessed.
Access
The digital copy (PDF scan) is open access through the Alaska Native Language Archive.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Upper Tanana.
Dialects Included
Some entries in the Upper Tanana Bird List identify a dialect within the entries under dial. The dialects included are N, U, S, NT, NS, B. The dictionary does not specify which dialect is represented by each letter.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional topical wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
The entries in the Upper Tanana Bird List are organized loosely organized by type of bird. They do not appear to be alphabetical, or in any particular order. Entries are organized by English headword, followed by the Upper Tanana root, and for some cases, other derivations.
Some entries identify a scientific name, and dialect variation.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | For some entries in the Upper Tanana Bird List |
Other Notes
The dictionary has handwritten notes and corrections throughout, although it is unclear whether they are from Kari, Milanowski, or someone else.
The Upper Tanana Bird List can be found on pages 1—44 of the PDF on the Alaska Native Language Archive, the Upper Tanana (Northway) Noun Dictionary spans pages 45–62, and the Notebook on Athabaskan Birds is included on pages 63–102.
External Links
An open access digital copy of Upper Tanana Bird List can be accessed through the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=UT980K1996a