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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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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Catalogue of Fine Arts Gallery and Exhibit of Arts and Crafts, California Building, 1909
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 craftspeople. Item prices are listed when available. 32 pages, 21 cm.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.35
Date: 1909
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"For great stock subscription," Washington Magazine, September 1906
A brief article describing the impending sale of exposition stock to the citizens of Seattle. Washington Magazine 2.1 (September 1906): 43.
Identifier: spl_ayp_470457_sep1906
Date: 1906-09
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"Exposition to Increase Pacific Trade," The Coast, May 1907
A brief article in which the author contends that the A.Y.P.E. will serve the purpose of uniting the Pacific states in the pursuit of trade relations with the Pacific nations of the East ("what is known as the Orient and Oceania" (p. 344)). Author notes that the exposition will offer traders the opportunity to study "the habits and customs" of people of the Orient and offers ideas and statistics to explain why the U.S. has been lagging behind European nations in trade with Eastern countries. Coast 13.5 (May 1907): 343-45, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_179583_may1907
Date: 1907-05
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"Celebrities at A.Y.P. who favor woman suffrage," Votes for Women, October 1909
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 such as Utah and Idaho indicating the value of suffrage. Is a part of Votes for Woman, official organ of the Washington Equal Suffrage Association. Illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_1858397
Date: 1909-10
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Century vase, sterling silver, 1909
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 silversmith. 16 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2227337
Date: 1909
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You'll like Tacoma: official map of the A.Y.P.E. grounds, 1909
Colored plan and map of A.Y.P.E. grounds distributed by the city of Tacoma and Pierce County. On the verso is a description of Tacoma urging the visitors of A.Y.P.E. to visit the city. Includes a list of reasons why Tacoma is a must-see and a photograph of Tacoma's harbor. Oriented with north to upper right. 31 x 25 cm. Folded to 14 x 10 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2432146
Date: 1909
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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition directory: Seattle, U.S.A. June 1 to October 16, 1909
Directory of names of the officers and members of committees of the A.Y.P.E. organized by department. 24 pages, 17 cm.
Identifier: spl_ayp_2526756
Date: 1909
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Letter to a potential investor offering subscription for gold bonds, September 30, 1908
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.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.39
Date: 1908-09-30
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Official catalogue of the Department of Fine Arts, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1909
Catalogue listing artwork on display in the Fine Arts Gallery and Exhibit of Arts and Crafts. From the introduction on page 4, "Galleries A and B contain the most notable collections of Old Masters, early English and Barbizon men shown in any public exhibition. The remaining Galleries, containing the works of early Americans and the foremost contemporary painters, are hung as a comparative exhibition, showing sharp contrasts, rather than any attempt at grouping." Includes index of artists, glossary of abbreviations and list of loaning institutions. 96 pages (not including illustrated plates), 20 cm, illustrated.
Identifier: mohai_ayp_2006.3.36
Date: 1909
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