C.S. Hatch (1863-1922) was born in Woodstock, Ontario. He lived there until 1902, at which time he moved to Winnipeg. In 1909 he moved to Vancouver until 1920 where he and his family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hatch's paintings (mainly portraits) have been sold throughout Canada. (BU Art Catalogue, 1983)
Inscription: This picture was presented to the president of Brandon University, Dr. E. J. Tyler by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in appreciation to members of Brandon University faculty, staff and administration for the arrangements associated with Her Majesty's October 5, 1984 visit to name the new Music Building.
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