Anna L. Clapp (1814–1889) was the only president of the St. Louis Ladies' Union Aid Society and helped supply for those wounded during the American Civil War.

[3] The Industrial School Association was created in 1854 to provide food, shelter, and education to orphan children.

The reason for the couples move is unknown, but they found the right place to put Anna's benevolent nature into action.

The St. Louis Ladies' Union Aid Society was formed in 1861 to provide funds, supplies, and volunteers for the wounded and sick soldiers during the American Civil War.

[5] The St. Louis Ladies' Union Aid Society, an all-female organization, assigned Mrs. Clapp as president in the fall of 1861.

[3] As president she was in charge of ensuring that hospital garments, medical supplies, grief counselling, and family support were available for the needy during this time.

[6] Jessie Benton Freemont and Adaline Weston Couzins were among many of the women in the Ladies' Union Aid Society.