TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (32)
Inventory Number1957.032
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 a group of graduates making their way from the graduation ceremony. The graduates are dressed in their dark graduation regalia and their stole. There are a mix of men and women and each of them are holding their diploma covers - some are holding them to their chest, some under their arm, and one has it opened and is looking down upon it. There are several other people in the area including another graduating group in the background and some attendees who are under the tree. The identities of any of those in the picture are unknown at this time.
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