Annie L. Y. Orff

Annie L. Y. Orff (, Annie L. Y. Johnstone; after first marriage, Annie L. Y. Swart; after second marriage, Anne L. Y. Orff; d. March 16, 1914) was an American journalist, and a magazine editor and publisher, gaining success through her persistent efforts. According to Herringshaw, she was at one time the leading successful female publisher in the U.S.

Early life Annie Laurie Yuill Johnstone was born in Albany, New York. After a brief married life, she was widowed, and dependent upon herself for support. who was associated with her in the publication of the magazine. She obtained a divorce at a time when there appeared to be doubt as to her first husband's death, so as to avoid laying herself open to bigamy charges.