Calista Halsey Patchin (December 2, 1845 – January 5, 1920) was a journalist and artist based in Washington, D.C., and Des Moines, Iowa.

She wrote editorials, reported notable public events, interviewed statesmen, author, actors, and actresses, painters, etc.

[4] Her wedding announcement states: "Miss Calista Halsey well known in literary circles and elsewhere, is to be married at her Ohio home shortly to a young physician of large practice and most excellent promise in Des Moines, Iowa, in which city she will hereafter reside.

And also as a contributor to magazines and the daily press, Miss H. Has won the reputation of a bright and earnest worker, who bade fair to give the world literary contributions of permanent value.

(cite Day and Memorabilia)[7] She was a member of the Iowa Press and Authors Club and a pioneer of Des Moines.

She died in Loomis, New York, January 5, 1920, and her body was returned to Des Moines to be buried with her husband.