Anne Dorman Sanford

Background

Sanford, Anne Dorman was born on January 29, 1921 in Myrtle, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Amos Dillahay and Hattie Anne (Warrington) Dorman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State College for Women, 1942; Master of Science, Louisiana State University, 1944.

Career

Engineering aide, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, 1944-1951; mathematics professor, Blue Mountain (Mississippi) College, 1964-1989.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.

Views

All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women (president Blue Mountain branch 1990-1992), Ripley (Mississippi) Civic Club (president 1991-1992), Order of Eastern Star (worthy matron, secretary).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, bridge.

Connections

Married Benjamin F. Sanford, July 23, 1949. Children: Ben, Mahlon, Barbara, Herbert.

Father:

Amos Dillahay Dorman

Mother:

Hattie Anne (Warrington) Dorman

Spouse:

Benjamin F. Sanford

child:

Mahlon Sanford

child:

Ben Sanford

child:

Herbert Sanford

child:

Barbara Sanford