The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 6, June, 1882

"The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 6, June, 1882" by Various, is a historical record from the 1880s revealing the endeavors of the American Missionary Association in a journal format. The publication shines a light on their commitment to aiding the educational development of newly freed African Americans and supporting other disadvantaged communities within the United States through missionary work during the Reconstruction era. The journal celebrates the financial support from donors like John F. Slater, which helped grow the Association's power. The writings cover a range of topics, including editorial insights into Black-owned journalism in the South, proposals for new universities, fieldwork reports among formerly enslaved people, fundraising strategies, and community happenings, capturing the essence of societal transformation and instructional difficulties in the post-Civil War period.