TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (54)

Inventory Number1957.054

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 Nancy and Ronald Reagan posing for a photograph with one another. Ronald and Nancy both wear white attire, Nancy's dress has black dots and she has a pearl collar, while Reagan wears a black tie. They are politely smiling at the camera and clasping their hands together.

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 NameBouslog, Katelynn - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College