TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (31)
Inventory Number1957.031
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 the graduation after its commencement. There is a crowd of attendees, faculty in graduation regalia, and graduates talking amongst one another. Due to the flash of the camera, the people in the front of the lens are washed out, while the background is exceptionally dimmed to the point it is nearly black making it difficult to give an accurate description of attendees or location. However, the outline of a brick wall and a window frame in the background indicates that the group is outside on the grounds of Eureka College.
The identities of the attendees are unknown at the moment, but it is apparent that Ronald Reagan is not shown in this photograph.
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