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About The Library

Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library Endowment

A Treasure Trove of Thoroughbred and Equine History

The Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library, now housed at the Cal Poly Pomona University Library, is a remarkable collection dedicated to the rich history and legacy of thoroughbred horse racing and equine research. The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association began the creation of this library over 65 years ago, and it contains donations from many of the leaders in the California Thoroughbred industry. The library's relocation to Cal Poly Pomona has opened new opportunities for preservation, research, and education. However, maintaining and expanding this vital collection requires ongoing support. Your contributions will help:

  1. Preserve rare and delicate items in the collection
  2. Support research initiatives and scholarships
  3. Digitize important documents for broader access

By supporting the Carleton F. Burke Library, you're not just preserving books – you're safeguarding the legacy of thoroughbred racing and equine history for future generations.

Ways to Give

We are honored to steward the collection and ensure that it is available for future generations. Dr. Jéanne Brooks, Senior Director of Library Operations & Development is available to answer any questions regarding donations. She can be reached at brooks@cpp.edu or 909-869-4102.

All donations are stewarded by the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. The Philanthropic Foundation is a tax-exempt organization that operates as a public-benefit, charitable-educational organization under the provisions of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 23701(c) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3).

There are numerous ways to support the Burke collection while at the same time receiving great tax-saving benefits:

  • Online donations (Select "Other" as the Designation and type "Burke Library" in the box)
  • Mail a check payable to the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation with "Burke Library" in the memo
  • Pledge a gift that can be paid off in monthly payments
  • Gifts of stocks or securities
  • Planned giving such as bequests, IRA charitable rollovers, or charitable gift annuities