TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (56)

Inventory Number1955.056

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 an event hosted by Eureka College as part of their celebration of their homecoming. The event was attended by Eureka College faculty and alumni including Ronald Reagan who sits on the left side of the speaker in the photograph. A member of Eureka faculty stands at the podium giving a speech. The photograph is the same as that found at Ronald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (61) (Catalog #1955.061). The event took place at the Pere Marquetta in Peoria, Illinois. 

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