Henrietta Hancock taught visual arts at BU from approx.1906-1912 on the 4th floor of Clark Hall/Original Building. Her husband was on faculty and when money got tight the wives resigned. Arts moved into the community and was carried on as the Brandon Arts Club; probably initiated by Henrietta. (1996 inventory)
Description
Inscription: Charles Whitfield Clark, M.D. b. 1845 in New Brunswick; d.1939 in Toronto. Educated in Ontario, and in American Universities. Practiced Homeopathy in Aylmer, Ontario, 1866-82; in Winnipeg, 1883-1912, then in Toronto. An active Baptist layman and advocate of higher education for women, hence Clark Hall. Portrait by Henrietta Hancock.
View is west north west from 18th Street. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building, Clark Hall, and the Brandon University sign on the front lawn.
View is west southwest from the front lawn. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall, as well as cars parked on the driveway. There is a centennial symbol (the symbol is meant to look like a geometric maple leaf) on the roof of the building.
View is west from approximately 18th Street. Photograph was taken during the McDiarmid (1900-1912) era and shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall. Students are visible on the lawn and steps.
View is south along the sidewalk in front of the building. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall at night illuminated by flood lights. The John R. Brodie Building is in the background.
View is northwest from the east side of 18th Street. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall in winter. The Education Building is visible in the background.
View is southwest. Photograph shows the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall, refered to as the Administrative Building, and the Citizens' Science Centre in the background.
