TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (19)
Inventory Number1955.019
Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - Reagan Image Collection - 5x7 Images
Object Description
This black and white photograph was taken as part of the 1955 Eureka College Homecoming festivities. This Homecoming was exceptionally notable due to the visit of Ronald Reagan, who was working as a actor in Hollywood at the time. Reagan is one of Eureka College's most famous alumni as he attended the school between 1928-1932 before going to find success in California.
This photograph shows Ronald Reagan sitting on the arm of a chair while in conversation with six people; four men and two women. The women are sitting to the right of Ronald Reagan on the couch. While one is looking at Reagan, the other is looking at another man who she is in mid-conversation with. The other three man stand facing Ronald Reagan, each wearing suits and ties. Along the wall behind Reagan is a large framed mirror which shows another angle of the scene.
In the bottom left hand corner is written "E44" in white.
Object Date1955
Object StatusCurrent
Object TypePhotographs
Country OriginUnited States
Credit LineEureka College
Full LocationEureka College Archives - Digital Archive
SubjectRonald Reagan, Actor Ronald Reagan, Eureka College Visit, 1955 Homecoming
Inventory Contact NameChapman, Cassandra - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College