This is the final phase of a project involving texts, a substantial dictionary, and a grammar of Penobscot, an Eastern Algonquian language still spoken in Maine. Preparation of the source texts has been completed under a previous grant, a preliminary version of the dictionary is already in existence, and a substantial part of the grammar has been written. This project will bring the dictionary and grammar to completion. This work is important to linguists dealing with American Indian languages, because no such dictionary and grammar exists for an Eastern Algonquian language. The project has also been fruitful for speakers of Penobscot, who have participated in the preparation of these materials. In addition to the reference materials about their language, a side-product of this project has been the preparation of a two-volume spelling book for Penobscot children.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8720296
Program Officer
Paul G. Chapin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-01-15
Budget End
1989-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$62,622
Indirect Cost
Name
Penobscot Indian Nation
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Penobscot
State
ME
Country
United States
Zip Code
04468