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
- From A.Y.P. to Century 21: an address
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- General history, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Seattle (Wash.) -- Description and travel.
- 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 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
- Seattle opens doors of country to Japanese commissioners
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Shibusawa, Eiichi, 1840-1931.
- 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 Digital Collection
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: speech of Hon. Samuel H. Piles of Washington in the Senate of the United States: Monday, February 3, 1908
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Natural resources -- Alaska.; Natural resources -- Northwest, Pacific.
- 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 Digital Collection
- Bulletin No. 1; Headquarters Pioneers' Exhibit; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition; November 15, 1908
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- A call for volunteers and contributors for a proposed exhibition of "old Oregon Country" pioneer life. Describes building requirements, menus, plans for musical performances, and exhibitions of textiles, schoolbooks, and Indian relics. Bulletins to...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Argus: A.Y.P. ed.
- 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 Digital Collection
- Catalogue of Fine Arts Gallery and Exhibit of Arts and Crafts, California Building
- Architecture Hall (Seattle, Wash.); Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibition buildings -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Art -- California -- Exhibitions.; Art, American -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- Exhibitions.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Souvenir program of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Eisteddfod
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Welsh literature -- Exhibitions.
- Program for a Welsh literature and music festival held at the Exposition Auditorium on 27-28 August 1909. Includes lists and images of Eisteddfod Association officers, trustees, officials, literary adjudicators, presidents, and stockholders as well...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Smithsonian and National Museum Exhibit
- 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,...
- 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
- Innes Day souvenir program
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- "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 Digital Collection
- Exposition beautiful
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- 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 Digital Collection
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Seattle, June 1-October 16, 1909
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Seattle (Wash.) -- Description and travel.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Philippine Exhibit
- 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 Digital Collection
- Opening of the A.-Y.-P. Exposition
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Organization and management of the business of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition of 1909
- 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...
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Digital Collection
- Souvenir programme of the sixth annual musical festival given by Pacific Kystens Norske Sangerforbund, August 28th to 31st, 1909, under the auspices of the Norwegian Singers of Seattle [and] Norway Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, August...
- Pacific Kystens Norske Sangerforbund.; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.); Exhibitions -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Norwegian Americans -- Pacific States.; Norwegian Americans -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.; Music...
- Souvenir book with lists of Norwegian societies participating in the A.Y.P.E. as well as their portraits. Also contains program for the "Grand Concert" with portraits of chorus members and conductors. Approximately 60 pages, 18 x 27 cm, illustrated.
- 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)...
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