The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 08, August, 1888

"The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 08, August, 1888" by Various is a glimpse into 19th-century missionary work through the eyes of the American Missionary Association. This periodical blends financial updates with heartfelt stories from mission schools, and offers a window into the lives and challenges of African Americans, Indigenous peoples, and Chinese immigrants as these communities navigated an evolving American landscape. From debates over funding new construction, to the triumphs of commencement exercises, and the daily struggles within these institutions, the pages reveal a complex picture of social change and the dedicated people championing education and empowerment.