TitleRonald Reagan Visit to Eureka College for the 1955 Homecoming (58)

Inventory Number1955.058

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 attending an event held in celebration of the Eureka College homecoming and the alumni who gather together for the event. The photograph shows the attendees sitting at round tables enjoying their meal. At the head table includes Ronald Reagan along with Eureka Faculty. The event was held at the Pere Marquette's ballroom 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