Background
Hatfield, Donald Gene was born on May 23, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Floyd Myrl Hatfield and Helen Regina Nehmer.
Hatfield, Donald Gene was born on May 23, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Floyd Myrl Hatfield and Helen Regina Nehmer.
Associate of Arts, Northwestern Michigan College, 1958. Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1960. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1961.
Master of Fine Arts, University Wisconsin, 1962.
Elementary art supervisor, art teacher Auburndale Elementary, Junior and Senior High School, Wisconsin, 1962—1964. Assistant professor art Auburn University, Alabama, 1964—1971, associate professor, 1971—1981, professor, 1981—1994, professor emeritus art, 1994. Instructor history architecture and art Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1968—1969.
Art accreditation team member Southern Association Colleges and Schools, 1973—1981. Deputy art accreditation team member National Association Schools Art & Design, Arlington, Virginia, 1975, member commission, Virginia, 76. Speaker in field; Served with United States Navy, 1952-1956.
Art awards judge Chattanoochee Valley Fair, Columbus, Georgia, 1966—1990. Vice president Alabama Art League, Montgomery, 1969—1970, president, 1970—1972. Board trustees Opelika Arts Association, Inc., 1971—1973.
Member of National Society Sons of America Revolution, Military Order of Cootie (life. Alabama grand Commander 1994-1995, 2005-2007, veterinary affairs vol svc representative to Tuskege Vets Hospital 1988—2007), Elks (veterinary affairs volunteer service representative to Tuskegee Veterans Hospital 1989-1995), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life. Quartermaster post 5404 all state team 1991-1992, 1996-1997).
Married Marilyn Ann Grindstuen, September 10, 1960 (deceased). Children: Suzanne Valadon, John Thomas(deceased), Kathleen Marie.