TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (61)
Inventory Number1957.061
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 a few attendees of a party thrown in celebration of the 1957 Eureka College graduation commencement. The camera is clearly intending to photograph two of the attendees who stand nearest the shot. The one of the right is a woman who wears a light colored dress with dots, white gloves, a pearl necklace, a hat, and a handbag around her wrist. She stands next to a gentleman who is wearing a dark colored suit and tie and a white button up undershirt. They both hold in their hands a glass cup of refreshment. Over their shoulders stand several more attendees who are engaged in conversation with one another.
The identity of those photographed are unknown. This photograph is larger version of the photograph found at Ronald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (49) (Catalog #1957.049).
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