Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection

- 1909-2009: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Stamp collecting -- Northwest, Pacific -- Congresses.; Stamp collections -- Northwest, Pacific -- Congresses.; Stamp collectors -- Northwest,...
- 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,...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: letter to H. E. Hibler, regarding the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- 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 Digital Collection
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition educational exhibit
- 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-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Celebrities at A.Y.P. who favor woman suffrage
- 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 Digital Collection
- Century vase, sterling silver
- Gorham Manufacturing Company.; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Vases -- Exhibitions.; Silverwork -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Exhibitions.
- Pamphlet depicting the Century Vase made in sterling silver by the Gorham Company. From the title page, "to Commemorate the Completion of the First Century of the Republic of the United States of America." Exhibited by Albert Hansen, jeweler and...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- 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.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Descriptive catalogue of the collection of Japanese woods and photographs of forests exhibited at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Wood -- Japan -- Exhibitions -- Catalogs.; Trees -- Japan -- Exhibitions -- Catalogs.; Forests and forestry -- Japan -- Exhibitions --...
- Catalog containing descriptions of all the different types of wood from Japan as well as the photographs of Japanese national forests on display at the A.Y.P.E. Descriptions include "locality," "nature" (general physical description of the tree)...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Ground plans of the exposition
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Olmsted, John Charles, 1852-1920.
- A brief article in which the design for the preliminary ground plan for the A.Y.P.E. by J. C. Olmsted is presented and discussed. From page 79, "twelve large exhibit palaces arranged in an unique manner will form the nucleus of the exposition."...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Hawaii Day souvenir ticket
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Hawaii -- Exhibitions.
- Souvenir ticket for Hawaii Day, 25 August 1909, depicting elements from what would later become the Hawaii state seal.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Hawaiian Building at the A.-Y.-P.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- In the shadow of the cross: the unfinished and unexplained miracle picture by Henry Hammond Ahl: the picture marvel of all the ages on exhibition in the Swedish Building to right of main entrance, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
- Ahl, Henry Hammond, 1869-1953.; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Swedish Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Painting, American --...
- Pamphlet describing the unusual phenomenon reported to have been seen in the painting "In the Shadow of the Cross" by Henry Hammond Ahl. Includes excerpts from reviews of the painting from various newspapers around the country. 1 folded sheet...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation from Rear Admiral H. Ijichi and the Imperial Japanese Training Squadron to event on board of H.I.J.M.S. "Aso" on 9 June 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation card to event to be held from 3:00 until 6:00. Card states that "boats will be in attendance at the foot of Madison St." and asks for guests to present the card to the "officer in charge of boats."
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation from the Arctic Brotherhood to the opening of the Arctic Brotherhood Building on 2 June 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation to the event to be held from 9:00 until 2:00. Signed by Grand Arctic Chief and Grand Arctic Recorder.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation from the City of Seattle by its mayor and council to visit the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in the city of Seattle between 1 June 1909 until 16 October 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation to be sent to invitees and signed by the Mayor and President of the Council. With colored A.Y.P.E. seal. “The City of Seattle, by its Mayor and Council, extends to [space for invitee name] a cordial invitation to visit the...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation from the New York State Committee to the Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition to a reception in honor of Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York at the New York State Building on 2 August 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation card with seal that is inscribed with the word "Excelsior." Card to be presented for admission to the reception to be held from 3:00 until 5:00.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce to a reception for Baron Shibusawa and the honorary commercial commissioners from Japan at the Washington State Building on 4 September 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation particularly requesting the presence of ladies to the reception to be held from 8:30 until 10:00.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Invitation to the celebration of McMinnville Day at the Oregon State Building on 10 July 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Invitation cards -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- Printed invitation card for the reception with the program to be held at 11:00 and the reception to be held from 3:00 to 5:00.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Japan exhibits building: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle 1909
- Japan Building (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909, Seattle, Wash.); Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Japan -- Commerce -- United States -- Exhibitions.; United States -- Commerce -- Japan -- Exhibitions.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Letter to a potential investor offering subscription for gold bonds
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- 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.
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection