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 Hill Testimonial Committee to the unveiling of the James J. Hill statue on the University of Washington campus, August 3, 1909
Printed invitation including names of "distinguished men" who would be present at the ceremony including Governor Johnson of Minnesota, Governor Hay of Washington and Lieutenant Governor Dunsmuir of British Columbia.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.6
Date: 1909-08-03
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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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Souvenir guide of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition : held at Seattle, Washington, June 1st to October 16th, 1909
A guidebook to the A.Y.P.E. Includes maps, directions, places and events to see in Seattle, information on hotel accommodations, and an index to "Special Days and Events" at the exposition. 64 pages, 16 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.30
Date: 1909
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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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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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Japan exhibits building: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
A pamphlet featuring "information in regard to commerce of Japan" (from title page). Names of government exhibits are included which relate to various bureaus, departments and offices of the government in Japan. Also included are names of private exhibits relating to the various exports and art forms of Japan. Also includes list of names involved in exhibits, a ground plan of the Japan Building and several advertisements from some of the export related exhibits. A ground plan of A.Y.P.E. with Japan Building highlighted in bold is included on the back of the pamphlet. 24 pages, 15 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2418625
Date: 1909
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Catalogue of Fine Arts Gallery and Exhibit of Arts and Crafts, California Building, 1909
Catalog listing artwork on display in the Fine Arts Gallery and Exhibit of Arts and Crafts. Exhibits include Pictures, Miniatures, Sculpture, Architecture, Literature, Music, and Arts and Crafts which includes exhibits of specific California craftspeople. Item prices are listed when available. 32 pages, 21 cm.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.35
Date: 1909
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"For great stock subscription," Washington Magazine, September 1906
A brief article describing the impending sale of exposition stock to the citizens of Seattle. Washington Magazine 2.1 (September 1906): 43.
Identifier: spl_ayp_470457_sep1906
Date: 1906-09
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