TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (14)
Inventory Number1957.014
Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - Reagan Image Collection - 5x7 Images
Object Description
Photograph of the 1957 Eureka College graduation ceremony during Ronald Reagan's visit to Eureka College at which he attended the commencement for the graduates. Ronald Reagan attended Eureka College between 1928 and 1932. He was a member of the TKE's Iota Chapter during his time in Eureka and served as its President in 1928. Reagan was also active in school including theater and football. At the time of the photograph, Ronald Reagan was working as an actor in Hollywood. As one of Eureka College's most famous celebrity, Reagan's arrival to campus was always celebrated by staff, faculty, students, Eureka College Alums, and the citizens of Eureka.
This black and white photograph shows several attendees of a gathering likely corresponding with the 1957 Eureka College Commencement Ceremony. The guests are mingling among one another in a richly dressed room as seen by the floral arrangement and candlesticks on the mantle in the background. The guests are wearing attire suitable for a party including suits and ties worn by the men and dresses worn by the women. Each of the attendees is wearing a white name tag which they have placed upon their upper left breast.
The identity of the attendees is unknown. The photograph was found in a scrapbook along with several others included in the collection which accounts for its odd shape since it was cut to be included.
Object Date1957
Object StatusCurrent
Object TypePhotographs
Country OriginUnited States
Credit LineEureka College
Full LocationEureka College Archives - Digital Archive
SubjectRonald Reagan, Actor Ronald Reagan, Eureka College Visit
Inventory Contact NameChapman, Cassandra - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College