TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (3)
Inventory Number1957.003
Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - Reagan Image Collection - 5x7 Images
Object Description
Photograph of Ronald Reagan during his 1957 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.
In this black and white photograph, Ronald Reagan is standing in the grass with several chairs set up in the background. He is dressed in a gray suit with graduation regalia draped over it including the academic gown and mortarboard cap. There are two men on both sides of Reagan who are putting his academic hood around his neck. The two men are dressed in the same graduation regalia as Reagan but are likely members of the staff rather than students.
The identity of these men is unknown.
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