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.
Section francaise de beaux-arts [catalogue officiel], 1909
A catalogue organized alphabetically by last name of artist detailing paintings on display in the French section of the Fine Arts Building. Details include brief biographical notes about the artists as well as titles of paintings (and English translations of titles). Note on verso of title page, "All information concerning the sale of the pictures included in the Official Catalogue are to be obtained from Monsieur Surtel, special Delegate for the Section of the French Fine-Arts." Catalogue is in French. 30 pages, 19 cm, illustration on cover.
Identifier: spl_ayp_324353
Date: 1909
View this itemSeattle Public Library Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Resource Guide
A detailed listing of A.Y.P.E. resources featured in The Seattle Public Library's collections including 1) descriptions of items in the digital collection, 2) resources available for viewing at the library such as postcards and images, and 3) citations to magazine and newspaper articles transcribed from the library's Northwest Index. 27 pages.
Identifier: spl_ayp_resourceguide2
Date: 2008
View this itemInnes Day souvenir program, July 10, 1909
"Festival Performance of Americana: An Allegory of the Civil War in Song" performed by the Innes Orchestral Band of New York, A.-Y.-P. Festival Chorus, Haydn Quartette, Wagner's A.-Y.-P. Band, and the Clan Fraser Troupe of Highland Pipers at the Natural Amphitheatre on 10 July 1909. Festivities also included a military pageant, fireworks, and an opening concert by The Massed Bands. Admission 10 cents. Illustration on cover of Frederick Neil Innes, music director, A.Y.P.E., 4 pages.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.34.1
Date: 1909-07-10
View this itemInvitation from the Washington State Art Association to a press viewing of Japanese paintings and sculptures and a reception for artist Kinsen Kubota at the Carnegie Library Building, August 13, 1909
Printed invitation card to the press viewing. Includes a list of names of hostesses for the event.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.13
Date: 1909-08-13
View this item"Ground plans of the exposition," The Coast, February 1907
A brief article in which the design for the preliminary ground plan for the A.Y.P.E. by J. C. Olmsted is presented and discussed. From page 79, "twelve large exhibit palaces arranged in an unique manner will form the nucleus of the exposition." Includes ground plan. Coast 13:2 (February 1907): 78-79, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_feb1907
Date: 1907-02
View this itemSchool Officers' Congress: A.Y.P. Exposition booklet, September 1909
School Officers' Congress: A.Y.P. Exposition, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27, 28 and 29, 1909: morning session 10:00-12:00, afternoon session 1:30-2:30: at Good Roads Building. Booklet from the School Officers' Congress including photographs of different education-related displays as well as the program for the School Officers' Congress. Includes a program and a letter from Superintendent of Public Instruction, Henry B. Dewey. Approximately 25 pages, 18 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2526758
Date: 1909-09
View this itemInvitation from Officers and Committees of Dixie Day to Dixie Day reception and ball in the Washington State building, August 24, 1909
Printed invitation particularly requesting the presence of ladies to the reception and ball with dancing to be held at 9:00.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.7
Date: 1909-08-24
View this item"Hawaiian Building at the A.-Y.-P.," The Coast August 1909
A brief article describing the Hawaiian Building including its features, exhibits, furnishings, etc. Particular attention is paid to the exports on display such as pineapple, coconut, hardwoods and sisal (a fiber made from plants). In the author’s view, the exhibit is highly educational. Coast 18.2 (August 1909): 92-94, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_aug1909
Date: 1909
View this itemThe 57 Exposition Number: Published by H.J. Heinz Co. in the interest of the Pure Food Movement booklet, 1909
Booklet distributed by the H.J. Heinz Company that includes three kinds of essays. The first type discusses the A.Y.P.E. and its purpose and scope. The second type relates to the Pure Food Movement and makes a case for the elimination of preservatives in all food. The third type concerns stories and anecdotes about the selling and eating of Heinz products. Approximately 25 pages, illustrated.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.11
Date: 1909
View this itemOrganization 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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