TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (23)
Inventory Number1957.023
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 ten attendees of the Eureka College graduation. The attendees are dressed in fine clothes; the men in suits and ties and then women in dresses. Each of them has a white name tag attached to their upper chest. Most of those photographed are engaged in conversation, but there are a few to the right side of the photograph who stand posing and smiling at the camera. The group stands on the grounds of Eureka college as evidenced by the brick buildings in the background.
The identity of the attendees is unknown at this time, but it is known that none of them are Ronald Reagan.
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