TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (36)

Inventory Number1957.036

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 1957 Eureka College graduates and graduation attendees, including faculty dressed in graduation regalia. There are several graduates with their graduation regalia including their graduation stole, hood, and mortarboard hat. Several of those photographed are looking towards the brick building pictured on the right, but there are a few that are looking towards the camera and away from the building. Due to how many people are photographed and the positioned they are facing, it would be difficult to give a description of all. We do not know the identities of those photographed, but it is clear that none of them are Ronald Reagan. 

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