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)...
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...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Chilberg, John Edward, b. 1867
Special A.Y.P.E. edition of "the Argus" magazine. Articles concern the city of Seattle, the exposition, the Pay Streak, etc. Authors include J. E. Chilberg, Director General I. A. Nadeau, J. A. Wood, Robert Watson Boyce, George W. Kummer, Geo. E....
An article discussing the importance of completing preparations for the exposition by the projected opening day (June 1, 1909). From page 131, "all buildings that are not finished by [opening day] will be removed and the grounds restored to their...
An article describing the opening day ceremonies of the A.Y.P.E. The author lauds the superiority of A.Y.P.E. to other world fairs. Also describes features of each building as well as landscaping details. A description of the exposition flag and...
Hand-typed letter dated 24 December 1957 from librarian Beatrice Hager of the Municipal Reference Library to Mr. H. E. Hibler of Cambridge, Massachusetts answering a series of questions posed by Mr. Hibler to the library regarding the A.Y.P.E....
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.
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.; Hawaiian Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Hawaii -- Exhibitions.; Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) --...
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...
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...
Complimentary book of photographs and essays including biographies of A.Y.P.E. officials, an essay on exposition's plan and scope, and descriptions of buildings and exhibits. Photographs include views of downtown Seattle streets and buildings,...
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
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...
Includes statement of exposition mission, suggestions for touring the exposition, information on surrounding points of interest, photographs and information about exposition buildings and exhibits, and a program of special days and events. 6 pages,...