TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (37)
Inventory Number1957.037
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 Ronald Reagan approaching the wooden podium draped with a Eureka College banner. It would be from this podium that Ronald Reagan would give his 1957 graduation commencement speech. Ronald Reagan is photographed on his left side - he is wearing graduation regalia including the academia robe, academia hood, and mortarboard hat. He wears a suit and dress shoes underneath the robe. He is followed by a member of Eureka College faculty wearing the same academia ensemble. In the background, there are several seated graduating students on the right and one member of the Faculty dressed in regalia attire seating on the left behind the podium.
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