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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Seattle 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
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Bulletin No. 1; Headquarters Pioneers' Exhibit; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, November 15, 1908
A call for volunteers and contributors for a proposed exhibition of "old Oregon Country" pioneer life. Describes building requirements, menus, plans for musical performances, and exhibitions of textiles, schoolbooks, and Indian relics. Bulletins to be issued monthly until close of exposition. Includes plan of grounds and buildings, 4 pages.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.31.5
Date: 1908-11-15
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Catalogue of educational exhibits in the Washington Educational Building, A.-Y.-P. Exposition, 1909
Catalog of booths contained within the Educational Exhibit in the Educational Building. Organized by name of booths which are named after Washington counties and further divided into city/town "cabinets." 36 pages, 12 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2528463
Date: 1909
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Woman in knit cardigan sweater on Jack Large's studio fire escape, July 1967
Blue toreador girl on fire escape
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Date: 1967-07
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Invitation 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
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School 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
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Invitation 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
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"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
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The 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
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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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