TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (5)
Inventory Number1957.005
Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - Reagan Image Collection - 5x7 Images
Object Description
Photograph of Ronald Reagan during his 1957 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 in full graduation regalia over his suit including the academia gown and mortarboard hat. Reagan walks with another gentleman dressed in the same graduation attire and is holding papers in his hands in front of him. The camera position is to the right of the two men and so captures their profile. The identity of the men walking with Reagan is unknown, but can be seen from another angle in photograph Ronald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (4) (Catalog #1957.004).
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