The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 5, May, 1882

"The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 5, May, 1882" by Various is a window into the late 1800s, providing a periodical report from the American Missionary Association on their efforts to educate and support newly freed African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese communities within the United States. The work highlights diverse educational developments, church events, and obstacles faced by these underprivileged groups. It opens with notes underscoring the Association's achievements and their pressing need for funding to sustain educational programs for the Freedmen, advocating for long term engagement from the broader society. Accounts of missionary activities in places like Africa and insightful analyses of prevailing social problems further enrich the volume, collectively forming a compelling dialogue about the importance of education and empowerment through devoted missionary service.