Dr. Hallie Farmer (1881–1960) was an American college professor, political activist, and historian.
Farmer was also heavily involved in the women's political rights movement and frequently wrote letters to her representatives in Alabama if she was unpleased by public affairs.
Farmer attended Terre Haute Normal School (now Indiana State University) for a B.S.
[1] Before she moved to Alabama, Farmer taught at public schools in Muncie and Crawfordsville, Indiana, and at Ball State University Teachers College from 1917-1927.
[5] During her tenure at Alabama State College for Women, Farmer encouraged her students to become active in politics and interested in government.