W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library

W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library We are also open by appointment - please email [email protected] We are also open by appointment - please email [email protected]

Today, the University Library’s Special Collections & Archives celebrates the birthday of W.K. Kellogg—entrepreneur, phi...
04/07/2026

Today, the University Library’s Special Collections & Archives celebrates the birthday of W.K. Kellogg—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary whose generosity helped shape Cal Poly Pomona.

Kellogg’s passion for Arabian horses led him to establish his ranch in Pomona, which he later gifted to the State of California. That gift became the foundation of the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

The photo shown features W.K. Kellogg with ANTEZ and actress Laura La Plante at the ranch in 1928.

Through photographs, records, and publications, the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library and University Archives preserve and share the history of the ranch and its renowned breeding program.

Happy birthday, W.K. Kellogg—and thank you for a legacy that continues to inspire.

Thank you, Broncos! Every 5 donors unlocked $10,000 toward our $100,000 challenge from generous challenge sponsor Avanad...
03/20/2026

Thank you, Broncos! Every 5 donors unlocked $10,000 toward our $100,000 challenge from generous challenge sponsor Avanade. Your support helps preserve the stories, voices, and history of Cal Poly Pomona for generations to come. When Broncos give, Broncos preserve.

It’s the final day of Broncos Give! We’re raising support for Special Collections and Archives, and every gift helps us ...
03/19/2026

It’s the final day of Broncos Give! We’re raising support for Special Collections and Archives, and every gift helps us preserve Cal Poly Pomona history and equine history. There are only a few hours left, so if you can donate, it would mean a lot. https://givingday.cpp.edu/giving-day/110716/department/110786

🚨 We’re halfway there!!!Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’re close to unlocking the next milestone, but we still need...
03/18/2026

🚨 We’re halfway there!!!

Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’re close to unlocking the next milestone, but we still need just 25 more people to give $5 by tomorrow to win the Avanade Library Challenge!

🐎 Your support helps the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library preserve and share rare films, photographs, and audio recordings that document the history and legacy of Arabian horses and Cal Poly Pomona. These unique materials are part of our Special Collections and Archives, and your gift helps make them accessible online for researchers, students, and the public.

✨ Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer. Be one of the next 25 donors and help us cross the finish line!

Give here:
https://givingday.cpp.edu/giving-day/110716/department/110786

🐎 Bronco Gives Day 2026 | Preserve Arabian Horse HistoryThe W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, part of Special Collect...
03/18/2026

🐎 Bronco Gives Day 2026 | Preserve Arabian Horse History

The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, part of Special Collections and Archives in the Cal Poly Pomona University Library, holds one of the most significant collections documenting the history of the Arabian horse, the Kellogg Ranch, and Cal Poly Pomona’s renowned equine program.

This Bronco Gives Day (March 18, 9 a.m. PT – March 19, 9 p.m. PT), all funds raised will support the digitization of historic films, videotapes, and audio recordings in our collections. Many of these recordings capture horse shows, breeding programs, campus traditions, and the rich equine heritage connected to the Kellogg Ranch.

By digitizing these materials, we can preserve them and make them accessible online for researchers, students, horse enthusiasts, and future generations.

✨ Special Challenge:
For every 5 donors, $10,000 will be unlocked—up to $100,000 thanks to a generous sponsor.

Even a gift of $5 helps unlock the next $10,000 milestone.

🎥 Support the project here:
https://givingday.cpp.edu/giving-day/110716/department/110786

Because once these stories are gone, they cannot be recreated.

"📸🐎 Women’s History Month: Polly KnollPolly Knoll (1932–2019) was a pioneering photographer of Arabian horses whose work...
03/13/2026

"📸🐎 Women’s History Month: Polly Knoll

Polly Knoll (1932–2019) was a pioneering photographer of Arabian horses whose work shaped the visual legacy of the breed for decades. From Midwest farms to Egypt and Scottsdale, her images became iconic in the equine world.

Her papers — 106.5 linear feet of photographs, negatives, and notebooks — is preserved at Cal Poly Pomona’s Special Collections & Archives.

We’re proud to steward her legacy and celebrate her contributions to photography and equine history.

🔎 Polly Knoll Papers: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8d225hg
"

🎥🐎 Step back into Pomona in October 1955 with this vibrant silent, color film from the 11th Annual All-Arabian Horse Sho...
03/12/2026

🎥🐎 Step back into Pomona in October 1955 with this vibrant silent, color film from the 11th Annual All-Arabian Horse Show which is part of our Arabian Horse Association of Southern California Records: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8kk9j5x.

Watch magnificent Arabian horses presented to judges and cheering crowds in this remarkable glimpse of mid-century equestrian history. Around the 9-minute mark, you’ll see the legendary stallion *Serafix accepting his trophy as Grand Champion. Do you recognize any other horses — or faces — in the arena?

This historic footage from the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is part of Special Collections & Archives in the Cal Poly Pomona University Library and is available to watch online for free.

Digitized through the California Revealed program, this film is part of our ongoing efforts to preserve and share California’s equestrian heritage. Community support helps us continue expanding access to more incredible stories like this.

🎬 Watch the full film:
https://californiarevealed.org/do/8cba4b2f-0deb-4942-b864-5915d2305b9c
Follow along for more horse history and updates on future digitization projects.

The campus is celebrating the first foal of the year, Ringo. Do you want to learn more about Arabian horses? Our campus ...
03/11/2026

The campus is celebrating the first foal of the year, Ringo. Do you want to learn more about Arabian horses? Our campus is home to the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, one of the world’s largest publicly available collection on the Arabian horse: https://libguides.library.cpp.edu/wkkahl

Trainers! Not all Sq**rtles battle in gyms — some battle down the homestretch. 🏇💨This image from the Fairplex Collection...
02/27/2026

Trainers! Not all Sq**rtles battle in gyms — some battle down the homestretch. 🏇💨

This image from the Fairplex Collection features Sq**rtle Sq**rt sprinting to a first-place 🏁🏅 finish at the Breeders’ Cup 🏆 Sprint, Belmont Park, October 27, 2001. To learn more about Cal Poly’s Special Collections and Archives visit the following link: https://www.cpp.edu/library/special-collections/index.shtml

🐎✨ Happy National Arabian Horse Day! ✨🐎Today we celebrate the beauty, legacy, and enduring impact of the Arabian horse —...
02/19/2026

🐎✨ Happy National Arabian Horse Day! ✨🐎

Today we celebrate the beauty, legacy, and enduring impact of the Arabian horse — a tradition that remains an integral part of Cal Poly Pomona’s history and identity.

In honor of the day, we’re sharing a 1927 photograph of Antez at the Los Angeles County Fair. This image comes from a photo album acquired by the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library this past fall and offers a glimpse into the early years of the Ranch’s involvement with the Fair.

Moments like this not only highlight the elegance of the Arabian horse but also reflect the deep historical connection between Cal Poly Pomona and the LA County Fair — a story we’re continuing to explore.
Stay tuned… this image may just be a preview of more to come. 👀

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