Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Digital Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Seattle’s first World’s Fair, the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, made Seattle a Pacific Rim gateway. View materials from SPL and the Museum of History and Industry in this collection.
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"Opening of the A.-Y.-P. Exposition," The Coast, June 1909
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 the origin of the flagstaff as well as a description of the speech by Senator Henry Piles are included. Coast 17.6 (June 1909): 370-78, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_jun1909
Date: 1909-06
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"Canadian display makes distinct impression," Pacific Northwest Commerce, October 1909
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 various displays contained therein such as a displays for beavers, fish and other wildlife. Pacific Northwest Commerce magazine (official publication of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce) 1.4 October 1909: 24-26, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_362611_oct1909_24
Date: 1909-10
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Hawaii Day souvenir ticket, August 25, 1909
Souvenir ticket for Hawaii Day, 25 August 1909, depicting elements from what would later become the Hawaii state seal.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.50.2
Date: 1909-08-25
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Invitation to a reception and ball for the president and officers of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at the Washington State Building, October 15, 1909
Invitation from the Governor of the State of Washington and the Washington State Commission to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a reception and ball for the president and officers of the Exposition at the Washington State Building.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.46.12
Date: 1909-10-15
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Seattle Public Library Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Resource Guide
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) citations to magazine and newspaper articles transcribed from the library's Northwest Index. 27 pages.
Identifier: spl_ayp_resourceguide2
Date: 2008
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Japan exhibits building: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
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 exhibits relating to the various exports and art forms of Japan. Also includes list of names involved in exhibits, a ground plan of the Japan Building and several advertisements from some of the export related exhibits. A ground plan of A.Y.P.E. with Japan Building highlighted in bold is included on the back of the pamphlet. 24 pages, 15 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2418625
Date: 1909
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Program of the Seventh Annual Convention of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, July 12-15, 1909
Includes titles of papers presented during proceedings at the Hoo-Hoo House and Fine Arts Hall and a list of lumber industry companies that served as hosts. Booklet with wood cover and six wood pages bound with leather ties.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.33
Date: 1909-07
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Bulletin No. 1; Headquarters Pioneers' Exhibit; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, November 15, 1908
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 be issued monthly until close of exposition. Includes plan of grounds and buildings, 4 pages.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.31.5
Date: 1908-11-15
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Innes Day souvenir program, July 10, 1909
"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 Natural Amphitheatre on 10 July 1909. Festivities also included a military pageant, fireworks, and an opening concert by The Massed Bands. Admission 10 cents. Illustration on cover of Frederick Neil Innes, music director, A.Y.P.E., 4 pages.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.34.1
Date: 1909-07-10
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"Alaska Tells Its Own Story," The Coast, July 1909
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 exports on display and offers praise for the work of exhibit Commissioner John C. McBride. Coast 18.1 (July 1909): 20-22, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_jul1909_20
Date: 1909-07
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