Anna Stout

Social reformer in New Zealand

Anna Paterson Stout née Logan (29 September 1858 - 10 May 1931) was a social reformer in New Zealand.

The Girls' Provincial School let Anna study at age 12. After completing her schooling she returned home to Dunedin. She married Robert Stout at age 18.[1] In 1885 she helped form the Women's Christian Temperance Union. In 1892 she became President of the Women's Franchise League. In 1896 the National Council of Women of New Zealand chose her as Vice President.[2]

Stout was also active in England for acceptance for women to vote. She worked closely with the Women's Social and Political Union.[3]

References change

  1. Te Ara Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. "Stout, Anna Paterson". Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  2. Ministry for Culture and Heritage (3 August 2008). "Anna Stout". Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  3. Nicholls, Roberta (1996). The women's Parliament: the National Council of the Women of New Zealand. Wellington: Victoria University Press. pp. 91–96. ISBN 0-86473-299-6.