TitleRonald Reagan diving into the Eureka College swimming pool

Inventory Number1930.002

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

Object Description

This black and white photograph shows Ronald Reagan diving off the diving board at the Eureka College Swimming Pool during his time as a student, roughly in 1931. Reagan was an avid swimmer and had significant experience as a lifeguard, which he worked as during his teenage years living in Dixon, Illinois. Reagan was the leading participant on Eureka College's swim team. 

Object Date1931

Object StatusCurrent

Object TypePhotographs

Country OriginUnited States

Credit LineEureka College

Full LocationEureka College Archives - Digital Archive

SubjectRonald Reagan Eureka College, Student years, Swim team, Pritchard Gym

Inventory Contact NameChapman, Cassandra - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College