TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (46)
Inventory Number1957.046
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 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 was taken at a party to celebrate the 1957 Eureka College graduation. In this photograph there are three people who are posing, including Ronald Reagan. He stands on the left side of the photograph dressed in a dark suit and tie and a white undershirt. He positions himself next to a woman who stands at the center staring straight at the camera. She wears an dark ornate dress, high heels, a necklace and bracelet. Her hands touch in front of her stomach. The third man stands to the right of the photograph, but stands facing to the left so that the camera only captures his profile. He wears a dark suit and tie and a white undershirt.
The photograph is labeled in the bottom right hand corner "E45", the meaning of this is unknown. The identity of those standing with Reagan is also 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