TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (31)

Inventory Number1955.031

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 the Homecoming court including five women in dresses and eight men dressed in suits. The court stands on the stage in front of a drawn curtain. At the center front is a microphone and stand. The identities of those in the court is unknown.

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