The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 12, December, 1882

"The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 12, December, 1882" by Various, is a record from a late 1800s American Missionary Association that shares information and progress regarding the schooling and religious improvement of groups that are often forgotten, such as African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. It talks about what has been accomplished and some issues that they have with their finances as they continue with their missions. Early in the record, it goes over the yearly meeting of the American Missionary Association. It has reports and ideas about money for schools and church projects, committee info on helping formerly enslaved people through schooling, and missions for African Americans. The writing also shows that it's very important to get funds and resources to support churches and schools, while also celebrating the successes of building up these community centers. As a whole, it stresses how crucial it is to commit and find more resources for these humanitarian projects, expressing a positive and committed attitude from the mission's advocates.