The American Missionary — Volume 52, No. 01, March, 1898

"The American Missionary — Volume 52, No. 01, March, 1898" by Various is a 19th century periodical that sheds light on the work of the American Missionary Association. It shows the goals, activities, and strategies used to educate and support freed slaves, Native Americans, immigrants, and all manner of marginalized communities. The publication describes the organization's transition from a monthly to a quarterly format plus a review of the dedicated field workers helping formerly enslaved people and indigenous groups. The periodical describes an educational approach that blends industrial training with academic studies for young people in the South and other regions. Overall, the missionary highlights a pursuit for social reform and educational advancement to empower those in need.