Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Digital Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Seattle’s first World’s Fair, the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, made Seattle a Pacific Rim gateway. View materials from SPL and the Museum of History and Industry in this collection.
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Invitation from the New England Club of Seattle to dance at the Washington State Building, September 11, 1909
Printed invitation inscribed to “Esquire Grant.” Includes small printed image of a ship labeled "Mayflower, 1620." Seal reading "New England Club Landing. A-Y-P Sept. 11" with an image of a ship is affixed to the invitation. Written in Old English.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.47.1
Date: 1909-09-11
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Invitation from the Washington State Governor to a banquet in honor of William Howard Taft at the Washington State Building, September 30, 1909
Three part invitation including cover, page detailing a list of speakers and the menu to be prepared for the banquet.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.5
Date: 1909-09-30
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Coupon ticket book of S. J. Bartholomew, 1909
Coupon ticket book inscribed with bearer’s name, S. J. Bartholomew, and photograph of bearer attached inside front cover, embossed with signature of Charles R. Collins, treasurer, and A. D. Bannall, chief of Bureau of Admissions, A.Y.P.E.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.50.5
Date: 1909
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Coupon ticket book of Mrs. Delia T. Whittelsey, 1909
Coupon ticket book inscribed with bearer’s name, Mrs. Delia T. Whittelsey, and photograph of bearer attached inside front cover, embossed with signature of Charles R. Collins, treasurer, and A. D. Bannall, chief of Bureau of Admissions, A.Y.P.E., 1909. Inscribed "One Hundred Coupon Tickets $10.00 / Delia T. Whittelsey / Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, June 1 to Oct. 16, 1909."
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.50.3
Date: 1909
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Pennsylvania Railroad System's exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, June 1 to October 15, 1909
Small booklet describing the exhibit of the Pennsylvania Railroad System which contains photographs of its construction of the New York Tunnels and Passenger Station. Also includes illustrated renderings of trains and tunnels. Folded map of Pennsylvania Railroad System inserted. 18 pages, 17 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2526788
Date: 1909
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Invitation from the Officers and Directors of the Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition to the ground breaking ceremony in Seattle, Washington, June 1, 1907
Printed invitation to the reception to be held at 2:00.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.47.2.3
Date: 1907-06-01
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Triton Terrace apartments, February 20, 1965
Seattle; Wash. View S.E. of Triton Terrace; W. Mercer Place.
Identifier: spl_wl_apt_00090
Date: 1965-02-20
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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition stock certificate, October 2, 1906
Capital stock assessment to Roland H. Vivian for the amount of $2.50 with paid stamp dated 2 October 1906.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.37
Date: 1906-10-02
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Organization and management of the business of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, 1953
Hand-typed (and signed) account of the A.Y.P.E. from its inception written by the President of the Executive Committee, J. E. Chilberg. From page 1, "This is the year 1953 and I am the only member of the Executive Committee now living. As I was active in the business management with knowledge of all that occurred, I think the record should be made, as it is an important part of Seattle history." Includes a section entitled "Japan at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition." 10 pages, 28 cm.
Identifier: spl_ayp_556174
Date: 1953
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Secretary's report of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: held at Seattle, June 1st to October 16th, 1909
Detailed compilation of A.Y.P.E. financial and logistical information including a balance sheet, a capital stock statement, exhibit earnings and expenditures, revenue from exhibit buildings, a profit and loss account, etc. Logistical information includes lists of board members, committee members, stockholders, etc. 83 pages, 24 cm.
Identifier: spl_ayp_324355
Date: 1909
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