The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 11, November, 1879

"The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 11, November, 1879" by Various authors, is a periodical from the late 1800s that shines a light on the American Missionary Association’s work with freed slaves, Native Americans, and African communities. In this edition, the magazine starts with the details of the Association's Thirty-third Annual Meeting in Chicago that features significant speakers and important topics. The magazine remembers and honors Reverend William Patton, who supported the Association for many years until his recent death, and celebrates the progress of schools and churches in the South and missions in Africa. Overall, it is filled with a tone of hope, looking towards improvement in education and spreading religious outreach.