National Anthropological Archives

Guide to MS 2354 Copy of a Günün yajich vocabulary compiled by John Frederick Hunzinker

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS2354
Creators:
Hunzinker, John Frederick, 1837-1907
Dates:
undated
Languages:
Vocabulary is in
Günün yajich
and
English
.
Physical Description:
.25 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a handwritten copy of a vocabulary and phrases of the Günün yajich language (also known as northern Tehuelche, Puelche, Gennaken, Ranquelche, and Pampa) with English translations. The vocabulary and phrases were collected by John Frederick Hunzinker and compiled by him in 1864. There is also a typescript copy of the first five pages of the vocabulary.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
John Frederick Hunzinker (1837-1907), born Johan Frederick Hunzinker in Bern, Switzerland and also known as Juan Federico Hunzinker, served as a missionary of the South American Missionary Society in northern Patagonia from 1860 to 1867.

Administration

Custodial History
The provenance of the collection is unknown; there is no accession information available.

Using the Collection

Preferred Citation
MS 2354 Copy of a Günün yajich vocabulary compiled by John Frederick Hunzinker, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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More Information

Variant Titles

Variant Titles
Puelchean-Pampas vocabulary
Puelche vocabulary

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 2354

Publication Note

Publication Note
The vocabulary was published (with Spanish translations) in:
Outés, Felix F. "Vocabulario y Fraseario Genakenn (Puelche) Reunidos por Juan Federico Hunzinker en 1864." Revista del Museo de la Plata 31 (1928): 261-297.


Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Pampas/Patagonia Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Tehuelche Cultural Context Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Language and languages -- Documentation Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Argentina Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
South America Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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