Beauchamp Selman
L. Beauchamp "Beau" Selman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1965–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Bob A. Trent |
| Succeeded by | Jim Inhofe |
| Personal details | |
| Died | April 1999 |
| Party | Democratic |
L. Beauchamp "Beau" Selman was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 35th district from 1965 to 1968.
Early life and education
Beau Selman was a native of Walters, Oklahoma. He briefly attended Cameron University for a year before transferring to the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 1936.[1]
His brother, James Clarke Selman (1917-2018), served in the United States Air Force for nearly 30 years, from 1939 to 1968, serving during World War II.[2]
Career
Selman served as an Oklahoma state senator between 1965 and 1968. During his tenure he principal author of the bills that created Tulsa Junior College.[1] He did not seek re-election in 1968 and was succeeded in office by Jim Inhofe.[3][4] He also worked for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.[1]
He was honored as a Good Steward for Wildlife in February, 1999. He was described as having been, "active in wildlife conservation for many years".[5]
Death
He died at the age of 84 in April 1999.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Funeral to Be Today For Ex-State Senator". The Oklahoman. April 28, 1999. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ alison@tinyblueorange.com (June 23, 2018). "James Clarke Selman - Meador Funeral Homes". Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Young, Jim (July 4, 1968). "GOP Is After 'Veto Insurance'". The Oklahoma City Times. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Demos Gain Single Seat, Enough to Overturn Veto". Tulsa Daily World. November 7, 1968. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tulsa Man Named Wildlife Steward". The Oklahoman. Retrieved March 10, 2025.