Background
Selm, Mary Elizabeth Hersee De was born on June 1, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Lincoln Henry and Inez (Fultz) Hersee.
Selm, Mary Elizabeth Hersee De was born on June 1, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Lincoln Henry and Inez (Fultz) Hersee.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, Ohio State University, 1946. Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio State University, 1948.
Violinist Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 1943-1946. Head nurse obstetrics University Hospital, Columbus, 1948-1949. Clinical instructor obstetrics White Cross Hospital, 1949-1952.
Religious education director Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church, Knoxville, 1960—1974. Violinist Knoxville (Tennessee) Symphony Orchestra, 1956-1966. Commissioner Knox County, Tennessee, 1976-1998.
Member Knoxville Empowerment Zone Planning and Implementation Committee, 1999-2003.
Married Henry Rawie DeSelm, June 11, 1948. Children: Diane, Richard.