The American Missionary — Volume 50, No. 05, May, 1896

"The American Missionary — Volume 50, No. 05, May, 1896" by Various is a historical document that acts as a window into the work of the American Missionary Association in the late 1800s. The publication, acting as a call to action, focuses on gathering financial aid through the "Jubilee Year Fund," a pivotal drive to amass $100,000 for their important work. It vividly recounts instances of injustice, such as the arrest of teachers in Florida for the crime of integrated education, which becomes a symbol for the challenges dealt to Christian principles and human rights at the time. The periodical unfolds with accounts of missionary work throughout the South, reporting on church activities, religious awakenings, educational advancements, and the results of their work.