TitleRonald Reagan 1957 visit to Eureka College with Sam Harrod and Ira Langston
Inventory Number1957.071
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 posed photograph shows Ronald Reagan sitting with Sam Harrod, on the left, and Ira Langston, on the right. The trio are sitting at a desk with a folder opened and Harrod has a pen in his right hand writing something on paper. He looks at Langston while Langston looks back at him. Reagan sits in the back, wearing a white suit and black tie, and points to the document. They sit in front of a row of windows covered by blinds and curtains.
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