TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (51)
Inventory Number1957.051
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 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 several attendees of the Eureka College graduation at a party thrown in celebration of the event. This candid photo shows several attendees engaged in conversation with one another.
The identity of those photographed are unknown.
The photograph shows signs of damage where it looks like it had been creased for a significant period of time. This line is present at the horizontal center of the photograph. At the bottom, there is written a "9" in white. The purpose of this number is unknown.
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