TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (45)

Inventory Number1955.045

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 black and white photograph shows Ronald Reagan giving a speech to attendees of a Eureka College event commemorating Homecoming. Several faculty members sit beside him at the head table and watch him as he speaks to the crowd from his seat. Students watch from several other rectangular tables. There are carts with tableware between the tables making it likely that the group is ready to be served or has recently finished a meal. 

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