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Words from the Language of the Kutch-a' kutch-in' – the Indians of the Youkon River at the Mouth of the Porcupine River in Russian America
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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
Robert Kennicott (Author).
Others Involved
George Gibbs (Wrote a copy of the dictionary). Besides this contribution, we are unable to access information about others who may have been involved in creation of this dictionary.
Publishing Information
It is unclear when this dictionary was formally published. However, it is estimated to be between 1867 and 1869.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access the dictionary to determine how people, such as speakers and contributors, are cited.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how, or where source materials are cited.
Where is Information Coming from
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine where the information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book.
Access
The physical copy may be accessible through a few libraries.
Included Languages and Directionality
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine the included languages and directionality.
Dialects Included
This is a dictionary of the Kutch-a' kutch-in' dialect spoken by an Indigenous community from the Yukon River at the mouth of the Porcupine River in Russian America, as described by Kennicott.
Type of Dictionary
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine what type of dictionary it is.
How are Entries Organised
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how entries are organised.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | Unknown | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | Unknown | |
| Example phrases | Unknown | |
| Speakers marked | Unknown | |
| Dialects marked | Unknown |
Other Notes
The document attached in the Alaska Native Language Archive's post for the dictionary is simply a layout of all of the versions of the dictionary, not the dictionary itself. Furthermore, there is some faded handwriting citing Robert Kennicott and some dates, although it is unclear who the author is.
The document also includes some information on Dictionnaire de la Langue Dènè-Dindgiè by Emile Petitot, but it is not extensive.
The original manuscript of this dictionary can be found in the library of the Bureau of Ethnology, Washington, D.C.
External Links
Reference Words from the Language of the Kutch-a' kutch-in' – the Indians of the Youkon River at the Mouth of the Porcupine River in Russian America on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/kutch-a-kutchin-words-from-the-language-of-the-kutch-a-kutchin-the-indians-of-youkon-river-at-the-mouth-of-the-porcupine-river-in-russian-america/oclc/27872768
Reference Words from the Language of the Kutch-a' kutch-in' – the Indians of the Youkon River at the Mouth of the Porcupine River in Russian America on the Alaska Native Language Archive: https://www.uaf.edu/anla/record.php?identifier=KU867K1867a