Anna Evelyn Newman (January 8, 1881 – November 27, 1969) was an American educator, writer and peace activist.

[6][7] Newman taught English and sociology courses at the Minnesota State Normal School in Moorhead.

She was general secretary and head resident of the Studio Club of New York,[19][20] and was secretary of the Woman's Peace Party of New York City,[21] and one of the American delegates to the 1915 meeting of the International Congress of Women, held at the Hague.

[25][26][27] She also wrote poetry,[28][29] and gave lectures on world peace and other international issues.

[35] In retirement Newman traveled and lectured extensively, including trips to Greece, the Middle East,[42] the Soviet Union, and nine African nations.