TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (27)
Inventory Number1957.027
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 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 attendees of the 1957 Eureka College graduation as they are leaving one of the campus' buildings. There are several attendees pouring out of the doors and walking down the stairs. At the forefront of the photograph are three attendees who are posed and looking towards the camera. On the right and center of the photograph are two men who are dressed in suits and ties. The elder one in the center holds a pipe in his left hand. On the left is a women dressed in a light colored dress, white hat, jacket draped over her shoulders, hand bag tucked under her arm and gloves in hands.
The identity of the attendees is unknown, but it is known that none of them are Ronald Reagan . 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