TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (30)
Inventory Number1957.030
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 the attendees of the 1957 Eureka College graduation. This photograph showcases four specific attendees who seem completely unaware of their photo being taken. There stands a woman on the left in a blouse, skirt, glasses, and jacket thrown around her shoulders. A young man, likely in his early teens, at the center front who wears a light suit, white undershirt, and a bow tie. Lastly, two men who stands behind the young man who both are wearing a suit, tie, and glasses. Behind the group are more attendees of the graduation which the camera does not focus on.
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 NameBouslog, Katelynn - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College