Isabella Selmes Greenway

Isabella Selmes Greenway served as a Representative from Arizona in the United States Congress from 1933 to 1937. A member of the Democratic Party, Isabella Selmes Greenway contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Isabella Selmes Greenway’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Isabella Selmes Greenway participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Isabella Dinsmore Greenway (née Selmes; born March 22, 1886 – December 18, 1953) was an American politician who was the first congresswoman in Arizona history, and the founder of the Arizona Inn of Tucson. During her life she was also noted as a one-time owner and operator of Los Angeles-based Gilpin Airlines, a speaker at the 1932 Democratic National Convention, and a bridesmaid at the wedding of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt.