http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8z89j3b No online items The Finding Aid of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library Postcard and Notecard Collection 0015 Kara Catano California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives January 2017 3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 [email protected] 909-869-3775 0015 1 Title: W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library Postcard and Notecard Collection Creator: W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library Identifier/Call Number: 0015 Contributing Institution: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives Language of Material: English . Physical Description: 1.25 Linear Feet(126 postcards and 2 notecards) Date (inclusive): 1920-1970 Abstract: The collection contains both postcards and notecards related to the W.K. Kellogg Ranch. Included in the collection are cards depicting the horses of the W.K. Kellogg Ranch, the Kellogg House, the Kellogg Company, and the W.K. Kellogg Ranch. Conditions Governing Access Advanced notice required for access. Conditions Governing Use Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. Preferred Citation [Box/folder# or item name], W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library Postcard and Notecard Collection, Collection no. 0015, W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Immediate Source of Acquisition The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library actively collects postcards and notecards related to the W.K. Kellogg Ranch, Manor House, and Kellogg Company. Materials in the collection have been both purchased by and donated to the Library. Biographical / Historical In 1925, cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg established an Arabian horse breeding program at his winter ranch home in Pomona, California. The Kellogg Ranch became a popular destination for 1920s Hollywood stars and the horses were showcased for the public at Sunday shows. W.K. Kellogg donated the ranch to the state of California in 1932 with the stipulation that the Arabian breeding program and Sunday shows continue. During World War II, the ranch was used by U.S. Army as a remount depot to breed horses for the cavalry. After the war, the ranch was briefly administered by the Department of Agriculture before being turned over to California State Polytechnic College San Luis Obispo for use as their southern branch in 1949. The campus grew rapidly in the post-war period and Cal Poly Pomona was established as a separate school in 1966. Cal Poly has maintained the Arabian horse breeding program and Sunday shows to the present day according to W.K. Kellogg's wishes. Scope and Contents The majority of the collection contains postcards depicting the horses of the W.K. Kellogg Ranch, which are organized alphabetically. The other three series in the collection include postcards depicting the Kellogg Company, the Kellogg House, and the W.K. Kellogg Ranch, which are also organized alphabetically. Arrangement The collection is organized into the following series: 1. Horses; 2. Kellogg Company; 3. Kellogg House; 4. Kellogg Ranch. Processing Information The collection was arranged and described by Kara Catano in January 2017. Subjects and Indexing Terms W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Kellogg House Pomona (Pomona, Calif.) Arabian horse Postcards 0015 2 Series 1: Horses undated Series 1: Horses undated Scope and Contents For each postcard in the series, the text or inscription on each postcard has been transcribed when legible and is available under each postcard title. box 1, item 1 Abu Farwa 1960 Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Verso [1940-1972 Abu Farwa's name is practically synonymous with combination of Arabian type and performance ability. He became one of the breed's greatest series, one of the few truly top rank, elite stallions. Though Abu Farwa was bred by the Kellogg Ranch, his career was made by his long-time owner H.H. Reese. As an individual, he was outstanding, but his supreme value lay in his ability as a sire to transmit the type and character of his Crabbet heritage, especially his lovely forehead, overall balance and symmetry as well as his great trotting ability. Abu Farwa founded a veritable dynasty of champions. Among his 277 get, are such champion-siring sons as, Ga'zi, Abu Baha, Galan, Farlowa and Antezeyn Skowronek.] box 1, item 2 Alyf undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Recto: ["Alyf" foaled in 1938, was the winner in the Fine Harness Class All-Arabian Horse Show. Alyf was a senior stallion at California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Unit, Pomona, California.] box 1, item 3 Alyf undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Recto: [Arabian Stallion, Alyf Pomona Quartermaster Depot Pomona, California (Remount)] box 1, item 4-5 Alyf undated Physical Description: 2 items Scope and Contents Verso: [Alyf, foaled 1938. Head study of eighteen-year-old sire and show horse, Alyf. Alyf is still active at Kellogg Unit, Cal Poly, Pomona. Selected horses from the Kellogg Campus Stables are from time to time offered for sale and several of the finest Arabian stallions in the country stand for outside service.] Contains duplicates. box 1, item 6 Antez undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Recto: [Antez No. 448 A.H.C. Champion W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch Pomona Descendant of Homer Davenport Importation] Verso: [1921-1944 Antez, a strikingly handsome stallion, was bred by F.E. Lewis. He was a popular early day stallion of pure Davenport breeding. Antez was exported to Poland after he attracted the attention of Polish breeders with his impressive times in a racing trial. Antez stood in Poland for three years, siring ten foals. Of the ten foals, three became successful racers and one, Haschem Bey, won the Polish Derby. Unfortunately, all of his Polish born progeny were lost in WWII. Antez returned to the U.S. and spent his last years at the H.H. Reese Ranch. He sired 53 foals in the American stud book, including some extremely influential sons such as, Latif, Ankar, Gezan and Sartez.] 0015 3 Series 1: Horses undated box 1, item 7-9 Antez undated Physical Description: 3 items Scope and Contents Recto: ["Antez" Golden Chestnut Arabian Stallion] Verso: [1921-1944 "Antez" a beautiful chestnut stallion with flaxen mane and tail, is one of a stable of more than 40 full blooded Arabian horses owned by the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch, of Pomona, California. The owner of this ranch is the well known cereal manufacturer of Battle Creek, Michigan. "Antez" was the Champion Arabian Stallion at the Los Angeles County Fair in 1928.] Contains duplicates. box 1, item 10-14 Antez undated Physical Description: 5 items Scope and Contents Recto: ["Antez" Golden Chestnut Arabian Stallion] Verso: ["Antez" is an Arabian stallion of chestnut color- with a golden mane which is as beautiful as it is unusual. "Antez" is owned by the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch, Pomona, Calif., and is one of a stable of more than forty full blooded Arabian horses. The owner of this ranch is the well known Cereal manufacturer of Battle Creek, Michigan.] Contains duplicates. box 1, item 15 Arabian Flag Ceremony undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Verso: [Arabian Flag Ceremony Preceding Sunday show at world famous Kellogg Ranch. These exhibitions were started by the late W.K. Kellogg in 1927. The purpose has always been to promote interest in the Arabian breed and to educate the horse-loving public to the versatility, beauty and intelligence of these unusual animals.] box 1, item 16 Arabian Horses Grazing in Pasture undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Verso: [California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg campus, Pomona, California Purebred Arabian horses grazing in the pasture.] box 1, item 17-18 Arabian Mares and Foals in Pasture undated Scope and Contents Recto: [Arabian mares and foals in the pasture at California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Unit, Pomona, California.] Contains duplicates. box 1, item 19 Arabian Mare and Foal in Pasture undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Recto: [Arabian mare and foal in pasture. Pomona Quartermaster Depot (Remount), Pomona, California.] box 1, item 20 Asam undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Recto: [Asam, AHC 6361 (foaled in 1950) Liberty Stallion. California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Unit, Pomona, California.] 0015 4 Series 1: Horses undated box 1, item 21 Atala undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Verso: [Atala 88850 W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Atala (*Tala x Alowa - Farlowa) is one of the Arabian Horse Center's leading brood mares. Her head depicts the ultimate in classic Arabian type. Photo by Polly Knoll.] box 1, item 22 Bataan undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Foaled in 1942. Recto: [Arabian stallion Bataan. Pomona Quartermaster Depot (Remount), Pomona, California.] box 1, item 23 Beaufair undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Verso: [Beaufair] box 1, item 24 Bircouri undated Physical Description: 1 item Scope and Contents Bircouri, foaled January 24, 1964. Verso: [Performance Champion and Legion of merit recipient Bircouri + (Courier x Biretta - Birins) is shown as a bridleless jumper in the Sunday Arabian shows. Shows are held every Sunday in October, November and January thru May at 2 P.M. Allison Elwell, the rider. Photo by Polly Knoll.] box 1, item 25 Bircouri undated 1 item Scope and Contents Bircouri, foaled January 24, 1964. Verso: [Arabian salute by Bircouri+ (Courier x Birette - Birins). Performance Champion and Leigon of merit recipient. A performer in the Sunday Arabian shows held at 2 P.M. every Sunday in October, November and January through May.