TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (28)

Inventory Number1955.028

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 several attendees sitting at a white tableclothed table. The table is covered in cups, saucers, and other tableware. The attendees sit on one side of the table and engage in conversation with one another. There are several windows drawn with white curtains. It is likely Ronald Reagan is the man seated fourth from the left in the photograph wearing a grey suit and white handkerchief coming from his pocket. In the bottom left hand corner is written: "E24". It is unknown what the attendees are gathered for. 

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