TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (66)
Inventory Number1957.066
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 shows three graduates standing with Ronald Reagan. The three female students stand in front of the actor as he signs a piece of paper for them - likely he is autographing their program from the event. The graduates are wearing their academia robe and mortarboard hats. The two on the left side stand smiling and looking at Reagan while the one to the very right looks down at the paper in her hands and shows no discernable expression from the angle. Reagan is smiling as he wears his academia hood and mortarboard cap and signs the paper.
The identities of the women are 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