TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (67)
Inventory Number1957.067
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 Ronald Reagan as he gives a speech at the Eureka College graduation ceremony in 1957. Reagan stands at a wooden podium which has a fabric cover which is embroidered with the Eureka College seal and has tassels hanging below. It is likely the cover would have been the college's colors; maroon and gold. Reagan stares down at the podium and reads his speech which he speaks into the silver microphone to the right of him.
In the background are several seated participants of the event including students and staff dressed in their graduation regalia. The identities of these people 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 NameBouslog, Katelynn - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College