Matthew Davidson papers, 1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Davidson, Matthew
Title
Matthew Davidson papers
Dates
1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
.21 cu. ft. (1 box); 8 sound cassettes (90 min. each); 3 sound cassettes (60 min. each); Transcript: 38 pages
Collection Number
2696-108 (Accession No. 2696-108-01)
Summary
Sound cassettes and transcript of elicitations of Qʷi·qʷidiččaq ‘Makah Language’ with Helma Ward
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
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Languages
English, Makah

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Qʷi·qʷidiččaq ‘Makah Language’ or ‘speaking Makah’ belongs to the Wakashan language family, specifically Southern Wakashan and is the ancestral language of the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay, Washington. The language is related to the languages spoken by Ditidaht, Pacheedaht and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Makah was designated as an extinct first language since 2002, when its last fluent native speaker died. Today however, it survives as a second language, with tribal-led revitalization efforts and initiatives being set in motion.

(Source: Makah Cultural & Research Center, Makah Language Program. Date Accessed 01/19/2023)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

11 tapes consisting of lexical items, sentences, and short text in the native language of the Makah Indian tribe, qʷi·qʷi·diččaq. The researcher worked with Makah elder Helma Swan Ward as a consultant for the language. Recorded at Neah Bay, Washington, 1997.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Tape 1
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 1-2; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 2, 1997
1 Tape 2
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 3-5; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 7, 1997
1 Tape 3
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 5-7; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 8, 1997
1 Tape 4
audio cassette
Contents: a short text, sentences, lexical items; Written record: pp. 7-11 ; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 8-9, 1997
1 Tape 5
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 11-13; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 22, 1997
1 Tape 6
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 13-15; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 27, 1997
1 Tape 7
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 15-17; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 28, 1997
1 Tape 8
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences, transcribed text; Written record: pp. 17-19; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 29, 1997
1 Tape 9
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 19-20; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
May 30, 1997
1 Tape 10
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 20-23; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
June 4-5, 1997
1 Tape 11
audio cassette
Contents: lexical items, sentences; Written record: pp. 24-25; Language: Makah (Southern Wakashan); Consultant: Mrs. Helma Swan Ward; Location: Neah Bay, Washington; Recorded by: Matthew Davidson
June 10, 1997

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Davidson, Matthew (creator)
    • Ward, Helma (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Jacobs Research Funds (creator)