On the Sound-System of Central Algonquian

1. The Central Algonquian Languages form a group which, together with Eastern Algonquian, constitutes the Eastern-Central branch of the Algonquian stock. While the similarity between the Central Algonquian languages is evident, the exact grouping is doubtful. Michelson (BAE, Ann. Rep. 28, 221) classifies them as follows: (1) Cree group: a number of dialects falling into two general types, Cree and Montagnais, (2) Menomini, a single dialect, (3) Sauk group: Sauk, Fox, Kickapoo, and the somewhat divergent Shawnee, (4) Ojibwa group: a number of dialects known as Ojibwa (Chippewa), Algonquin, Ottawa, Potawatomi, (5) Peoria group: Peoria, Miami, Illinois, (6) Delaware group, (7) Natick group. The following notes aim to show the chief correspondences between the first four groups. It is hoped that the outline here given may serve as a basis for further discussion.'