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 (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,...
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...
Coupon ticket book inscribed with bearer’s name, Mrs. Delia T. Whittelsey, 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.,...
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...
Coupon ticket book inscribed with bearer’s name, Louis Eldershope, 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.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
Pamphlet describing the U.S. Government Building at the A.Y.P.E. including statistics related to its cost and construction as well as interesting facts about the exhibits including "one or more dirigible balloons will be part of the War...
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.
Chilberg, John Edward, b. 1867.; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
Hand-typed (and signed) account of the A.Y.P.E. from its inception written by the President of the Executive Committee, J. E. Chilberg. From page 1, "This is the year 1953 and I am the only member of the Executive Committee now living. As I was...
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,...
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 (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 (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Olmsted, John Charles, 1852-1920.
A brief article containing snippets describing the progress of the exposition in several aspects. The snippets are entitled as follows: "Subscription Day," " Major T. S. Clarkson's Trip," "Designer of Grounds Arrives," "$100,00 for Livestock Show"...
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...
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...
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...
"Festival Performance of Americana: An Allegory of the Civil War in Song" performed by the Innes Orchestral Band of New York, A.-Y.-P. Festival Chorus, Haydn Quartette, Wagner's A.-Y.-P. Band, and the Clan Fraser Troupe of Highland Pipers at 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....
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Allen, Frank Phillip, 1880 or 81-1943.
A brief article reporting on the progress being made in terms of appropriation of funds to the A.Y.P.E. by participating states. Also includes biographical notes about the new director of works for the Exposition, Frank P. Allen, Jr. Coast 13.3...
Booklet distributed by the H.J. Heinz Company that includes three kinds of essays. The first type discusses the A.Y.P.E. and its purpose and scope. The second type relates to the Pure Food Movement and makes a case for the elimination of...