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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"Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition," The Coast, April 1908
A brief article with portraits of the commissioners of the state of Washington for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition asking the public for its support and enthusiasm in anticipation of the exposition. The author makes the case that the commissioners are hard at work to ensure that the fair opens on its anticipated date and that the exposition "will be the greatest and grandest success that has ever attended the efforts of the Western spirit and enterprise" (p. 299). Coast 15.4 (April 1908): 298-99, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_apr1908
Date: 1908-04
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Currency question and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: speeches of Hon. Chauncey M. Depew of New York in the Senate of the United States: February 6 and 10, 1908
From the entry on the A.Y.P.E.: "The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, proceeded to consider the bill (S. 627) to encourage the holding of an Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at the city of Seattle, State of Washington, in the year 1909, which had been reported from the Select Committee on Industrial Expositions with amendments" (p. 12). In the speech given in consideration of this bill, Senator Depew of New York expresses favorable views on expositions in general and on A.Y.P.E. in particular. 15 pages, 23 cm.
Identifier: spl_ayp_352521
Date: 1908-02
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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Seattle, June 1-October 16, 1909
Guidebook released by the Northern Pacific Railway detailing the scope and purpose of the A.Y.P.E. and an overview of the buildings as well as "miscellaneous features" like the Pay Streak. Also included are statements about the ease of finding accommodations although "there will be no hotel on the grounds" (p.27), interesting side trips to take as well as stops to make along the Northern Pacific Railway. Includes fold out map of the United States depicting the Yellowstone Park Line and the stops along the way between Wisconsin and Washington. 45 pages, 22 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2524191
Date: 1909
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Invitation from the Officers and Directors of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to Opening Ceremonies in Seattle, Washington, June 1, 1909
With A.Y.P.E. seal.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.4
Date: 1909-06-01
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"Philippine Exhibit," The Coast, July 1909
A brief article describing the Philippine Exhibit. Includes an overview of the history of the occupation of the Philippines by Spain and the U.S. and the gradual change in the relationship between the Philippines and the U.S. to a more favorable one. The article describes the displays of the dwellings of the inhabitants of the various tribes as well as the displays of exports such as rice. Coast 18.1 (July 1909): 32-34, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_jul1909_32
Date: 1909-07
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From A.Y.P. to Century 21: an address, June 1, 1959
Address given by Frank Drake Davison for the Seattle Historical Society Luncheon at the Olympic Hotel on 1 June 1959, honoring the 50th anniversary of the A.Y.P.E. Discusses the cultural factors at play that made both time and place ripe for an exposition such as the A.Y.P.E. 9 pages, 28 cm.
Identifier: spl_ayp_206386
Date: 1959-06-01
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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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Invitation and admission card from the President and Officers of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a luncheon at New York State Building on opening day, June 1, 1909
Printed invitation card and admission card (to be presented at the door) to the luncheon to be held at 1:00. Inscribed to "Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Rubin." Printed on the admission card is the name of the chairman, Josiah Collins.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.47.3
Date: 1909-06-01
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Coupon ticket book of G. R. Hurd, 1909
Coupon ticket book inscribed with bearer’s name, G. R. Hurd, 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_2006.3.50.4
Date: 1909
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"Why an Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition?," The World To-Day, June 1908
An article describing the purpose and scope of the A.Y.P.E. The author expresses favorable views on the fair and notes that based on the amount of exposition stock purchased by Seattle citizens, the rest of the city is in favor of the fair as well. World To-day 14.6 (June 1908): 640-45, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2398447_jun1908
Date: 1908-06
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