American Missionary, Vol. XXXIV., No. 5, May 1880

"American Missionary, Vol. XXXIV., No. 5, May 1880" by Various is a historical document offering a snapshot of missionary work in the late 1800s. The periodical highlights efforts to educate and support newly freed African Americans during Reconstruction, as well as other marginalized groups. It reveals the shift in leadership with Rev. C. C. Painter succeeding Rev. Geo. M. Boynton, emphasizing the importance of keeping missionaries connected and informed. With topics ranging from General Grant's visit to Straight University to reports on education, women's roles in missionary work, and global slave trade concerns, the writing gives a look into the struggles and successes experienced in the world of missionary service. The periodical paints a picture of education as a tool for social change.