02458cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500660012526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801870040852013560059553400450195165300550199665300330205185600430208499900170212714383UtSlPG20260610133334.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aVarious14aThe American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 12, December, 1888 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-20  aE-text prepared by Joshua Hutchinson, Donald Perry, John Hagerson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from scans generously provided by Cornell University  a"The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 12, December, 1888" by Various is a historical account and publication focused on the efforts and initiatives of the American Missionary Association during the late 19th century. The publication reflects the societal challenges and religious motivations of the time, especially concerning the education and upliftment of African Americans and Indigenous peoples in the aftermath of the Civil War.  At the start of this volume, there is significant emphasis on the Annual Meeting of the American Missionary Association, highlighting the enthusiasm and commitment of its members. The opening details the noteworthy announcement of a generous donation from Mr. Daniel Hand, intended for the education of impoverished African Americans in the South. The narrative introduces various reports and discussions from the meeting, focusing on topics such as the impact of education on freedmen, the importance of continued financial support from churches, and the power of community involvement. The discussions underscore a sense of hope mixed with the stark reality of ongoing societal challenges facing marginalized groups. The opening serves to establish the urgent need for educational resources and community support, setting the tone for the Association's mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCongregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals  aHome missions -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14383  c55771d55771