The American Missionary — Volume 34, No. 10, October, 1880

The American Missionary offers a vivid snapshot of post‑Civil War reform work, gathering voices from churches, educators, and civic leaders who were committed to bringing the gospel to the poorest communities. This October 1880 issue opens with a detailed roster of the association’s officers and supporters, underscoring the broad network that sustained schools, hospitals, and relief programs across the North and the recovering South. Readers will hear the call for donations and subscriptions that kept the mission’s printing press alive, as well as the practical logistics of communicating with field workers.

The centerpiece of the issue is the announcement of the Association’s thirty‑fourth annual meeting in Norwich, Connecticut. Over two days, prominent ministers, professors, and even a former general will present reports, sermons, and papers on topics ranging from education for freedpeople to health‑care initiatives in rural areas. The meeting also promises contributions from Southern field workers, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges and hopes of reconstruction‑era outreach.