TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College for Commencement (7)

Inventory Number1957.007

Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - Reagan Image Collection - 5x7 Images

Object Description

Photograph of Ronald Reagan during his 1957 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 also 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.

In this black and white photograph, Ronald Reagan is pictured shaking a graduates hand as he presents their diploma. Reagan face is smiling as he stands with his hand outstretched. He is wearing graduation regalia including an academic robe and academia hood, like the other participants in the graduation pictured in the photograph. There is a long table holding two stacks of diploma covers. The man standing nearer the table is handing Reagan the diploma covers to then pass to the students. Along the right side of the photograph is a microphone and microphone stand and in the distance are risers and graduates sitting behind them. Behind the table are more attendees which are likely faculty participating in the graduation. 

The identities of those pictures, except for Reagan, are unknown. The photograph sustained some damage across the center of the photograph which is apparent through a thin white line on the photograph. The cause of the damage 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