Background
Shelmire, Bedford was born on January 19, 1894 in Zachary, Louisiana, United States. Son of Jesse Bedford and Mary Lousie (Christian) Shelmire.
Shelmire, Bedford was born on January 19, 1894 in Zachary, Louisiana, United States. Son of Jesse Bedford and Mary Lousie (Christian) Shelmire.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1918; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1920; postgraduate, Paris and Vienna, 1923-1924.
Intern, Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1920-1922; instructor department dermatology, Baylor University School Medicine, Dallas, 1923; professor dermatology, Baylor University School Medicine, Dallas, 1928-1942; professor dermatology, University Texas, 1942-1952. Member consulting staff Parkland Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Dallas.
Member American Medical Association (chairman of the section dermatology), American Dermatological Association, American Society forStudy of Allergy, American Society Investigative Dermatology (president), Texas State and Dallas County medical societies, Idlewild Club, Dallas Country Club. M C.
Married Mabel Battle Bunch, April 25, 1925. Children: Jesse Bedford, William Overton, David Sutton.