TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (33)

Inventory Number1957.033

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 audience of the graduation who are sitting along amphitheater style benches. Down the center of the two sections is an aisle which cuts through the middle towards the front of the theater. The photo is assumed to have been taken at the beginning of the graduation when people began to show up rather than after due to the full seats at the front. The back bleachers are still mostly empty, but people are walking towards the area. 

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