Anna Sanborn Hamilton (1848–1927) was an American journalist, author, teacher, principal public schools, proofreader, and clubwoman associated with religious, education, and literary circles.
[3] Hamilton graduated from the State Normal School, taking university and Teachers Collegiate courses.
[2] It was Hamilton who proposed the formation of the league, which was to be composed of women writers who received payment for their manuscripts.
-Anna Sanborn Hamilton, 1912[2] While living in Denver, Colorado, she was president of the Artemesea Club, composed of men and women for literary and social purposes.
[3][4] Since 1897, Hamilton was a resident of Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Monticello chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), where she served as a Regent.
[3] In the Woman's Relief Corps, Grand Army of the Republic, she served as a department president and press chair.