John C. Rath Papers on North Wakashan Languages, 1974-1993
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Correspondence with John C. Rath regarding the contents of the collection, 1993
- Oowekyala and Haíɫzaqv plural forms field notes, approximately 1974-1993
- Master copy of "Short Classified Heiltsuk Word List" published by the Heiltsuk Culture Centre, 1985
- "Once Large Family: The Ceremonial Names of the Oowekeeno Peoples of Rivers Inlet" manuscript by David Stevenson, approximately 1975-1985
- "North Wakashan Comparative List of Suffixes and Enclitics" manuscript (draft 4) by Rath and Neville J. Lincoln, approximately 1982-1993
- Draft of "North Wakashan Comparative List of Suffixes and Enclitics" by Rath and Lincoln, 1982
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rath, John C
- Title
- John C. Rath Papers on North Wakashan Languages
- Dates
- 1974-1993 (inclusive)19741993
- Quantity
- 0.56 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4436 (Accession No. 4436-001)
- Summary
- Research materials of a Canadian linguist documenting various North Wakashan languages
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Linguist John C. Rath was the Director of Heiltsuk Language Program in Waglisla (also called Bella Bella), British Columbia, Canada and the resident linguist of Waglisla for many years. Rath is an expert in North Wakashan languages spoken by the Indigenous peoples of the coast of what is now known as British Columbia. Rath has authored a number of publications, many of which were co-written with linguist Neville J. Lincoln from Simon Fraser University. Rath’s publications include: "North Wakashan Comparative Root List (1980)," "North Wakashan Comparative Word List (1980)," "A Practical Heiltsuk-English Dictionary with a Grammatical Introduction (1981)," "Oowekeeno Oral Traditions (1982)," and "Phonology, Dictionary, and Listing of Roots and Lexical Derivates of the Haisla Language of Kitlope and Kitimaat, B.C. (1986)."
Sources:
University of British Columbia. "About | Híɫzaqv Language and Culture Mobilization Partnership." Accessed March 13, 2018. https://heiltsuk.arts.ubc.ca/about/.
Content Description
Materials include linguistic field notes, word lists, and manuscripts with transcriptions documenting various North Wakashan languages (1974-1993). The languages documented are Haisla, Kwak'wala, and the two dialects of Heiltsuk-Oowekyala, Oowekyala and Híɫzaqv (Heiltsuk). Some of the materials are phonemic transcriptions and others are morphophonemic transcriptions.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence with John C. Rath regarding the contents of the collectionDates: 1993Container: 1
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Description: Oowekyala and Haíɫzaqv plural forms field notesDates: approximately 1974-1993Container: 1/1
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Description: Master copy of "Short Classified Heiltsuk Word List" published by the Heiltsuk Culture CentreDates: 1985Container: 1/2
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Description: "Once Large Family: The Ceremonial Names of the Oowekeeno Peoples of Rivers Inlet" manuscript by David Stevenson
Stevenson consulted Rath on this research. The transcriptions are in Oowekyala practical orthography.
Dates: approximately 1975-1985Container: 1/3 -
Description: "North Wakashan Comparative List of Suffixes and Enclitics" manuscript (draft 4) by Rath and Neville J. Lincoln
Rath compiled the sections on Oowekyala and Haíɫzaqv, Lincoln the section on Kwak'wala, and they both worked on the Haisla section.
Dates: approximately 1982-1993Container: 1/4-5 -
Description: Draft of "North Wakashan Comparative List of Suffixes and Enclitics" by Rath and LincolnDates: 1982Container: 1/6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Haisla language
- Heiltsuk language
- Indians of North America--British Columbia--Languages
- Kwakiutl language
- Oowekyala language
- Wakashan languages
Personal Names
Other Creators
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Personal Names
