The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 1, January, 1883

"The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 1, January, 1883" by Various is a late 1800s magazine that chronicles the work of American missionaries as they strive for fairness and progress. As a periodical, it looks back at the previous year's constant push for the rights of those freed from slavery and Indigenous communities, all while planning new goals for the upcoming year, such as honoring a retiring missionary and reporting on missions like the one with the Mendi people in Africa. The magazine paints a picture of a time focused on education, giving people power, and doing good, all to improve life for groups that have been treated unfairly. It illustrates the mission's ambition to make real changes in society, encouraging everyone to do what's right, especially for communities that need support to progress.