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)...
An article detailing the Northwest stops on a 3-month tour of the United States by the Honorary Japanese Commercial Commission, chaired by Baron E. Shibusawa. The commission's itinerary included visits to the A.Y.P.E. on September 1 and on Japan...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Education -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Exhibitions.
Small pamphlet including purpose and scope of Educational Exhibit. From page 3, "the contents of all these exhibits will set forth organization, legislation, administration, finances, general statistics, relating to schools and education,...
Alaska Building (Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Alaska --...
An article describing the Alaskan building. The author notes that the building portrays "a vivid and accurate idea of what Alaska is today and suggest[s] the possibilities of the near future" (p. 20). Includes a discussion of the resources and...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; United States Government Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle,...
A brief article describing the exhibit of the United States Navy Department. Includes a description of the location within the Government Building and descriptions of various models of U.S. Navy ships such as the U.S.S. Connecticut. Also described...
Book of essays about the A.Y.P.E. with official photographs, portraits and ground plan. Titles of the essays include "The World-Wide Significance of the Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition," "The Fair That Kept a Promise," "The United States Government...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Women -- Suffrage -- Washington (State).
An article concerning the famous politicians and citizens that will be in attendance at the A.Y.P.E. that are in favor of women's suffrage. President Taft is cited as the most famous example. Provides quotes from politicians from suffrage states...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Hawaiian Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Hawaii --...
A brief article describing the Hawaiian Exhibit. Includes descriptions of maps (including a large, plaster-cast relief map), a series of oil paintings of the Hawaiian landscape as well as displays of the prime exports of Hawaii including coffee,...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Money -- United States.
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...
Excerpted essay from PIPEX 2008: the 67th Pacific International Philatelic Exposition. The essay describes the commemorative stamps and cancellations created for the A.Y.P.E. on pages 18 and 19 of the PIPEX 2008 pamphlet. 2 pages, 22 cm,...
An article describing the preparations underway for the A.Y.P.E. including exhibits planned and buildings under construction as well as the passage of a bill by Congress to appropriate funds for government displays. Also included are more detailed...
Philippine Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.;...
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...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Canadian Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Canada -- Exhibitions.; Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) --...
A brief article discussing the Canadian Pavilion and the work of Commissioner William Hutchinson who "has assembled one of the most effective exhibits to be found at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition" (p. 24). Describes layout of exhibit and the...
Letter to John W. Vaux, a potential investor, from the A.Y.P.E. Finance Committee expressing the need for additional funds to complete the A.Y.P.E. and offering subscription for gold bonds. Dated 30 September 1908.
Printed version of speech given by Washington State Senator Samuel Henry Piles to the U.S. Senate on 3 February 1908. Senator Piles makes the speech for the purposes of calling the attention of the Senate to a bill requesting the participation of...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; United States. President (1909-1913 : Taft)
"Official Daily Programme" for 30 September 1909. Schedule for Taft Day, Sacramento Day, Live Stock Day, and Ellery Band performance. Illustration on cover of William H. Taft, 16 pages.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; United States Government Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909...
An article extensively describing the United States Government Exhibit at the A.Y.P.E. From page 13, it is "the most complete, most interesting, most instructive display ever gotten together by the United States government." Describes the physical...
Colored plan and map of A.Y.P.E. grounds distributed by the city of Tacoma and Pierce County. On the verso is a description of Tacoma urging the visitors of A.Y.P.E. to visit the city. Includes a list of reasons why Tacoma is a must-see and a...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; United States Government Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle,...
An article describing the Smithsonian and National Museum Exhibit within the Government Building at the A.Y.P.E. The author notes the particularly educational quality of this exhibit. U.S. development in terms of land and water transportation,...