Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition records, 1907-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition records
Dates
1907-1984 (inclusive)
1907-1909 (bulk)
Quantity
3.28 cubic feet (11 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 oversize vertical folder)
Collection Number
0296 (Accession No. 0296-003)
Summary
Financial and planning records, Cowlitz County exhibit guest book, reminiscence of the organization and management, pamphlets, maps, invitations, menus, clippings, memorabilia, souvenirs, and ephemera related to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in Seattle, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle, Washington, was the spectacular result of nearly 10 million dollars and four years of effort. The Klondike Gold Rush made Seattle the dominant city in the Pacific Northwest, as the major supplier to Alaska. The goal of the 1909 AYPE was to show off the growth and development of the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle, and to display the value of commercial trade with the Pacific Rim. When Japan agreed to participate, the AYPE became a truly international, multi-cultural event, which planners of the AYPE hoped would demonstrate cooperation between people from around the world. On a less philosophical level, city officials also hoped that the exposition would encourage people to relocate to the growing metropolis of Seattle.

Officials soon decided on the largely wooded grounds of the University of Washington, situated on Lake Washington, with Mount Rainier visible in the distance. The first $650,000 for the AYPE was raised by proud Seattlites, who bought "shares" of the exposition. Much of the rest was funded by the sale of public lands and by the Washington State legislature, with the understanding that the buildings built for the exposition would become part of the University of Washington at the end of the AYPE. John and Frederick Olmsted, son and stepson of Frederick Law Olmsted, prominent landscape architects in their own right, designed much of the AYPE grounds.

Thanks to two years of planning and the huge sums of money raised, the AYPE grounds and exposition were everything the planners had hoped for. It was a fascinating mix of ethnic diversity and crass commercialism, but it clearly appealed to the people of the United States. Over 80,000 people attended the AYPE on opening day in June 1909, and by closing day (October 16, 1909), 3.7 million people had paid to see attractions such as the Igorrote Village and the Indian and Eskimo exhibits.

Although the Exposition boasted its own official photographer, amateur photographers could purchase a paper permit, allowing access for one day. With the day pass, an amateur photographer with a camera smaller than 6 x 8 inches was allowed to take unlimited photographs of the buildings, exhibits and other features. In February 1909, newspaper articles encouraged Seattle residents to take photographs of the construction and send them "back home" to people outside the city as incentive to attend the upcoming Exposition.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Financial and planning records, Cowlitz County exhibit guest book, reminiscence of the organization and management of the Exposition by John E. Chilberg, pamphlets, maps, invitations, menus, clippings, memorabilia, souvenirs, and ephemera related to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.

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Restrictions on Use

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged in 6 series.

  • Series 1, Financial Reports, 1907-1909, 1953
  • Series 2, Memorabilia and ephemera, 1908-1909
  • Series 3, Clippings, 1907-1984
  • Series 4, Finance and Appropriations, 1908-1909
  • Series 5, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition planning and administration, 1906-1961
  • Series 6, Alaska-Pacific-Yukon Exposition pamphlets, 1909

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Series 1:  Financial Reports, 1907-1909, 1953Return to Top

Daily revenue reports and monthly treasurer's reports addressed to Edmond S. Meany, the University of Washington representative to the Executive Committee.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Financial Report
1907 March 26
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, April 15-May 1, 1907
1907 May 11
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, May 1-May 15, 1907
1907 May 25
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, June 1-June 15, 1907
1907 June 24
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, June 15-July 1, 1907
1907 July 13
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, July 1-August 1, 1907
1907 August 9
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, August 1-15, 1907
1907 August 24
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, August 15-September 1, 1907
1907 September 14
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, September 1-15, 1907
1907 September 28
1/1
Statement of Expenditures, September 15-October 1, 1907
1907 October 14
1/1
Statement of Expenditures with Summary, October 15, 1907
1907 October 28
1/2
Statement of Expenditures, October 15-November 1, 1907
1907 November 8
1/2
Statement of Expenditures, November 15-December 1, 1907
1907 December 7
1/2
Statement of Expenditures, December 1-15, 1907
1907 December 21
1/3
Statement of Expenditures, January 1-15, 1908
1908 January 23
1/3
Statement of Expenditures, January 15-February 1, 1908
1908 February 6
1/3
Statement of Expenditures, February 1-15, 1908
1908 February 20
1/3
Statement of Expenditures, February 15-March 1, 1908
1908 March 12
1/4
Statement of Expenditures, April 1-May 1, 1908
1908 May 7
1/4
Statement of Expenditures, May 1 - June 1, 1908
1908 June 11
1/4
Statement of Expenditures, June 1-July 1, 1908
1908 July 8
1/4
Statement of Expenditures, July 1-August 1, 1908
1908 August 13
1/5
Statement of Expenditures, August 1-September 1, 1908
1908 September 10
1/5
Statement of Expenditures, September 1-October 1, 1908
1908 October 8
1/5
Statement of Expenditures, October 1-November 1, 1908
1908 November 12
1/5
Statement of Expenditures, November 1-December 1, 1908
1908 December 10
1/5
Statement of Expenditures, December 1, 1908-January 1, 1909
1909 January 7
1/6
Statement of Expenditures, January 1-February 1, 1909
1909 February 11
1/6
Statement of Expenditures, February 1-March 1, 1909
1909 March 1
1/6
Statement of Expenditures, March 1-April 1, 1909
1909 April 8
1/7
Statement of Expenditures, May 1 - June 1, 1909
1909 July 8
1/7
Statement of Expenditures, June 1 - July 1, 1909
1909 July 8
1/7
Statement of Expenditures, July 1 - August 1, 1909
1909 August 12
1/7
Statement of Expenditures, August 1 - September 1, 1909
1909 September 16
1/8
Chart of Receipts
Shows daily gate receipts, daily revenue from concessions, and daily paid and free admissions.
June-October 1909
1/9
Report on The Organization and Management of the Business of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition of 1909
Reminiscence of the organization and management of the Exposition by John E. Chilberg, the President of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Corporation that oversaw the Exposition.
1953

Series 2:  Memorabilia and ephemera, 1908-1909Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/10
Letter to E.S. Meany from I.A. Nadeau
1908 October 23
1/11
Menu from dinner given by Benjamin Wilcox at the New York State Building
1909 September 10
1/12
Invitation to J.E. Chilberg to honorary initiation of President W. H. Taft to Arctic Brotherhood
1909 September 30
1/13
Opening Ceremony Ticket
1909
1/14
Pass to official dinner at the New York State Building
1909 June 11
1/15
Blank A.Y.P.E. Stationary
1909
1/16
Ribbon, printed 'Stanford'
approximately 1909
1/17
Ribbon, printed 'Smith Family Day'
approximately 1909
1/18
Ticket for Swedish Day
1909 July 31
1/19
Souvenir ticket for Seattle Day
1909 September 06
1/20
Fair ticket, printed 'Fairy Gorge Tickler, 10 cents'
approximately 1909
1/21
Personal ticket for Monitor-Merrimac and Battle of Gettysburg
1909
1/22
Trip pass for the U.S. Government Exhibit Building
1909 September 30
1/23
Invitation to the Exercises of Swedish Day as a Guest of Honor
1909 July 31
1/24
Postage stamps, printed 'Alaska-Yukon-Pacific 1909: Two Cents', with image of William H. Seward
1909
1/25
Ribbon, printed 'SEATTLE DAY'
1909 September 06
1/26
Felt emblem of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
approximately 1909
1/27
Guest Book from Cowlitz County Exhibit
Donated by Pauline Elwell, 1986-12-29
1909
1/28
Handmade $2.00 AYPE label
approximately 1909
1/29
Souvenir ticket for Seattle Day
1909
2
White Silk Shawl
Scope and Content: White silk shawl purchased by Florence Tustin's grandfather and worn by Tustin at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition.
Donated by Florence Tustin, 1989-07-15
approximately 1909
3
Commemorative spoon, Manufactures Building
Scope and Content: Commemorative silver-plated Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition spoon. The bottom of the handle on the reverse side is marked with "MB" crossed by mining tools, along with "A1" enclosed in a circle. On the obverse, the handle is decorated with a figure holding the AYP emblem between its right arm and lap. The figure is part of the letter "S" that begins the words "Seattle 09" that appear down the handle. The bowl of the spoon depicts the Manufactures Building, which is also labeled. The reverse of the bowl is blank. The reverse of the handle features the Seattle city skyline from Elliott Bay with a floral motif at its tip, and the words "Seattle 09" at the bottom of the skyline.
Donated by Harry Page, 2007-11-13
1909
3
Commemorative plate, Oregon State Building
Scope and Content: Commemorative gilt-edged Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition plate. The obverse features the words "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition" along the top in the outer ring, and the words "Seattle Washington 1909" along the bottom in the outer ring. A cluster of three pink roses is on each side of the outer ring. The center ring of the plate depicts the Oregon State Building, which is labeled and painted in a three-quarter view. On the reverse, there is a red rectangular stamp that marks that the plate was "Manufactured Exclusively for the Oregon Commission."
Donated by Paula Freeman, 2008-02-07
1909
4
Commemorative fob, with three medals
Scope and Content: Commemorative Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition fob. Medals are reversible with different images on each side. The top medal has William H. Seward on one side and the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition emblem on the reverse. The second medal has the Forestry Building with the Fine Arts Palace on the reverse. The third medal has the Manufactures Building with the United States Government Building on the reverse. The medals are linked together with chains that meet at the top with a ring, so it could be worn as a watch fob or hung as a display piece.
Donated by Ted Ludgate, 2018-03-22
1909
4
Commemorative mug
Scope and Content: Commemorative Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition mug. Mug is white and features the A.Y.P.E. emblem on the side. On the bottom of the mug is printed "Adams Tunstall, England: Made for the Bon Marché, Seattle, Washington."
Donated by Ted Ludgate, 2018-03-22
1909
5
Plaque of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition emblem
Scope and Content: Plaque of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition emblem. Plaque is ceramic and painted gold. It has been damaged and is in approximately 11 pieces. It is 12" in diameter.
Donated by Ted Ludgate, 2018-03-22
1909
6
Admission tickets
Scope and Content: Roll of tear off admission tickets, printed 'Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Bureau of Admissions.' Tickets are small and red. Roll is 7.5" in diameter.
Donated by Nancy Siegel, 2016
1909
folder:oversize
1
Diploma awarded to J. H. Pauly for valuable service rendered as collaborator
1909 October 16
1
Pennant, printed "OUR DAY: SEATTLE"
1909
hanging_object
Zone 1
Framed Hair Picture of Exposition Grounds
This item is an artifact or framed work of art and requires special handling. Please contact Special Collections for more information regarding access and/or retrieval.
Scope and Content: Original art piece made of hair featuring the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Artist is signed as Mrs. E. O. Burch. Ellen O. Burch of Seattle entered the piece into the fair for judging and was awarded the grand prize on October 16, 1909. The framed hair picture was preserved along with a grand prize ribbon and large diploma signed by Exposition dignitaries.
Donated by Dan Kerlee in 2018.
1909
Box
7
Grand Prize ribbon and diploma
Scope and Content: The grand prize ribbon and large diploma signed by Exposition dignitaries was awarded to Mrs. Ellen O. Burch for her original art piece made of hair featuring the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
Donated by Dan Kerlee in 2018.
1909 October 16
8
Commemorative Spoon: First Wagon Bridge over the Columbia, Wenatchee, WA
Silver spoon engraved with sketch of bridge, over the Columbia River and "First Wagon Bridge over the Columbia, Wenatchee, Wash." Spoon handle embellished with apples and leaves.
Donated by Annie Ludlum in 1999.
1909
8
Commemorative spoon: Masonic Temple, Spokane, WA
Silver spoon engraved with image of the Masonic Temple in Spokane, Washington. Spoon handle embellished with Native American in headdress and raised tomahawk.
Donated by Annie Ludlum in 1999
1909
8
Commemorative spoon with AYPE emblem
Silver spoon engraved with "AYP Expo Seattle." Spoon handle embellished wit the face of George Washington and the word "Washington."
Donated by Annie Ludlum in 1999
1909
8
Lumbermen's Day Button
1909
8
Copper coin with AYPE emblem and the seal of the City of Seattle
1909
8
Heart shaped gold pin; Souvenir of the Government Building
1909
8
AYPE silver medal in box. Albert Hansen, Seattle
approximately 1909
Box/Folder
11/10
Card
Card reads: "Governor Hughes will deliver an address to the people of the Northwest at 2 p.m., Monday, August second, either in the natural amphitheater or in the auditorium, as circumstances may suggest."
undated
11/10
"The California Promotion Committee Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco and other organizations of California visit to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition"
Booklet detailing itinerary and personnel of aforementioned titles; bound in sage suede with "Mr. J.E. Chilberg" stamped into cover
1909
11/10
"Application for concession at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition"
Blank form for AYPE vendors
undated
11/10
Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park Line advertisement
Duo-face cardboard flyer advertising the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on one side and Yellowstone National Park on the reverse.
1907
11/10
Pay Streak ticket booklet
Complete booklet of tickets for pay streak attractions. Cover reads: "Special Exploitation Department Pay Streak Ticket Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909; Good for properly accredited newspaper representatives and contest parties only"
1909
11/10
President's complimentary pass: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Cardboard pass made out to Miss May Banks; signed by J.E. Chilberg
1909
11/10
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra first Sunday afternoon concert program
1909 June 3
11/10
Admission card to the Speakers' Platform at the opening ceremonies of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
2 copies
1909
11/10
"The Exposition Beautiful" cover
Pamphlet cover only; 3 holes punched into left side
1909
11/11
Blank invitation from the Hawaii Commission Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
undated
11/11
Blank invitation from Benjamin M. Wilcox to a dinner in honor of General William H. Seward and William H. Seward, Jr. at the New York State Building
Includes original card, photocopy and clipping related to event
1909
11/11
Blank invitation from the City of Seattle Mayor and Council to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Stamped "M. Banks"
1909
11/11
Invitation to the Exercises of Swedish Day as a Guest of Honor
1909 July 31
11/11
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 tendered to the president and officers of the exposition
3 copies
1909 October 15
11/11
Invitation from the Lowman V. Hanford Company to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
1909
11/11
Invitation from the Washington Conservation Association to the First National Conservation Congress
Includes RSVP and reply cards
1909 August 26, 27, 28
11/11
Admission card to the New York State Building luncheon
1909 June 1
11/11
RSVP card and return envelope to Josiah Collins, Chairman Committee on Ceremonies
2 different designs
undated
11/11
Invitation from James A. Wood, director of Exploitation to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
1909
11/11
Invitation from the New York State Committee to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a reception tendered to Honorable Charles E. Hughes, Governor of the state of New York
3 copies
Includes an envelope addressed to "C.L. Andrews, Alaska Building" and admittance card for Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Henry
1909 August 2
11/11
Invitation from the Rainier Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to the unveiling of the statue of Washington
1909 June 14
11/11
Form letter invitation on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition letterhead to a parade and closing exercises
1909 October 16
11/11
Ticket granting admission to the Washington State Building dinner
1909 September 30
11/11
Invitation to the opening of the Washington State Women's Building
1909 June 1
11/11
Invitation from the Idaho State Commission to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on Idaho Day
1909 September 16
11/11
Invitation from the Committee on Ceremonies of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a luncheon at the New York State Building to meet The President of the United States
2 copies
1909 September 30
11/11
Invitation from the president and officers of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a reception tendered to the French ambassador and Madame Jusserand at the New York State Building
4 copies
Includes a blank envelope
1909 June 14
11/11
Invitation from Ye New England Club of Seattle to a "visiting and "dancing"
Invitation made out to Clarence L. Andrews; includes addressed envelope
1909 September 11
11/11
Invitation from G.A.K.O. and J.T.G. to the Arctic Brotherhood Building for the initiation to Honorary Degree Membership of President William H. Taft
2 copies
1909 September 30
11/11
Invitation from Hajime Ota, Imperial Japanese Government Commissioner General to the dedication of the Japan Exhibits Building and reception
3 copies
One card reads: "Property of Mabel Chilberg"; includes one envelope addressed to C.L. Andrews
1909 July 21
11/11
Admission card from I.A. Nadeau, Director General to Mr. Lyman Banks to visit the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
undated
11/11
Invitation from the Committee on Ceremonies of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to a luncheon at the Seattle Golf and Country Club to meet the President of the United States
1909 October 1
11/11
Invitation from the Officers and Directors of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to the opening ceremonies
3 copies
1909 June 1
11/12
Menu-Swedish Day Banquet
2 copies
One menu is stamped "March 7, 1962" and features "g. dda M. Johnson March '59" written in pencil
1909 July 31
11/12
Menu-Dinner given by the New York State Committee to the President of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and Mrs. Chilberg
1909 June 11
11/12
Menu-Dinner given by the officers of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to visiting guests
2 copies
1909 June 1
11/12
Menu-Banquet in honor of William Howard Taft, President of the United States
2 copies
Also reads: "Tendered by governor of the State of Washington and the officers of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Washington State Building, September 30th 1909";
1909 September 30
11/13
Maps
2 maps
1909

Series 3 :  ClippingsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
9/1
Opening - Seattle - Washington Days clippings
1909
9/2-5
Seattle Post-Intelligencer clippings
4 folders
approximately 1907-1909
9/6
National and foreign participation clippings
10/1
General clippings
approximately 1909-1984
10/2
General clippings
approximately 1905-1909

Series 4:  Finance - AppropriationsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
11/1
Clippings
undated
11/2
Comparative statement of paid admissions
undated
VF:oversize
OSVF215
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition stock certificate
Made out to F.A. McDonald for ten shares
1908
Box/Folder
11/3
Information on AYPE gold bonds
1908

Series 5:  Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition planning and administrationReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
10/3
Commissioners - Officials
Clippings about AYP officers, resolutions, memos, committee lists, by-laws, "Report of the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition Commission," "Town meets gown: An exposition committee comes to the Board of Regents in 1906" by Jane Powell Thomas (copy)
approximately 1906-1961
10/4
Buildings
Clippings, press release, flyer for Forestry Building, resolutions (partial)
1908-1909, undated
11/4
Groundbreaking ceremonies
Clippings, invitation to groundbreaking ceremony
1907
11/5
Press releases - photocopies
approximately 1907-1909
11/6
Press releases - originals
Originals are fragile; please use photocopies in preceding folder
approximately 1907-1909

Series 6:  AYPE PamphletsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
11/7
"The Battle of Gettysburg: Story of the crucial battle of the war of the rebellion, as set forth in a lecture delivered by the Honorable M.R. Hughes and Colonel E.C. Johnson"
Booklet of a touring exhibition presented at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
1909
11/7
"Resources of Alaska"
Booklet produced by the Department of the Interior for the Alaska Exhibit
Additional copy catalogued in Pacific Northwest Special Collections
1909
11/7
"Alaska, the sportsman's paradise"
Excerpt of a booklet produced by the Department of the Interior for the Alaska Exhibit
1909
11/7
"Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: The fair that will be ready"
Pocket-sized tri-fold flyer with illustrations and "Some facts about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition"
1909
11/7
"'Dixie' Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition"
Program of events for Dixie Day
1909 August 24
11/7
"Constitution and By-laws of Hostesses' Association"
Includes list of officers and members of the AYPE Hostesses' Association, a branch of the National Hostesses' Association; written on cover: "Mr. James A. Wood"
1909
11/7
"Personnel and Itinerary Alaska-Yukon Pacific California Special"
Flyer listing personnel and officials of Seattle and Tacoma Chambers of Commerce and train itinerary
1909 February 20-26
11/7
"'Seeing Seattle' Observation Car Service"
Tri-fold advertisement for a "Seeing Seattle" car tour
1909
11/7
"Seward Day"
Booklet of the proceedings at the temporary unveiling of the statue to the late secretary Seward
Additional copy catalogued in Pacific Northwest Special Collections
1909 September 10
11/8
"You'll like Tacoma: Official map of the A.Y.P.E. grounds with the compliments of Pierce County and the City of Tacoma"
Pocket-sized foldout map of AYPE
1909
11/8
"The Century Vase sterling silver"
A pocket-sized booklet describing a vase created by the Gorham Company to commemorate the "completion of the first century of the Republic of the United States of America," exhibited by Albert Hansen at the AYP Exposition
11/8
"Constitution and by-laws: list of the officers, committees and members of the Educational Exhibitors' Association"
Includes list of officers and members of the Educational Exhibitors' Association; written on cover: "Mr. James A. Wood"
1909
11/8
"Japan Exhibits AYP"
1909
11/8
"The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Directory"
2 copies
Additional copy catalogued in Pacific Northwest Special Collections
1909
11/8
"Industrial Progress in Alaska"
Booklet produced by the Department of the Interior for the Alaska Exhibit
Additional copy catalogued in Pacific Northwest Special Collections
1909
11/8
"One hundred and fifty latest views of the A-Y-P Exposition and the Puget Sound Country"
Postcard-sized book of photographs published by Robert A. Reid Publisher
Extremely fragile condition
1909
11/8
"Facts about Alaska"
Oversize folded fact sheet with map and photographs of Alaska
1909
11/9
"The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Educational Exhibit"
Pocket-sized flyer describing the purpose, scope and contents of the AYPE Educational Exhibit; written on cover: "M. Banks"
undated
11/9
"The World's Most Beautiful Exposition: Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, Seattle, U.S.A., 1909, June 1st to October 16th"
Booklet with text and photos of the AYPE
1909
11/9
"The North Western Line Seattle: Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition"
Booklet produced by North Western Line describing rail routes, prominent Pacific Northwest cities, the AYPE, local Seattle hotels and boarding houses with rates, conventional schedule dates
1909
11/9
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: Seattle, U.S.A. June 1st to October 15th 1909 issued by the Department of Publicity 1908"
Pocket-sized booklet describing purposes of exposition, states, ground breaking event, funding, exhibits; features map and photographs
1908
11/9
"King County State of Washington 1909: Its history, resources, development, present conditions & opportunities"
Booklet describing King County buildings, lumber, coal mining, horticulture, dairy, rail, shipping industries. Includes local statistics and photographs.
1909
11/9
"Souvenir Guide of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition"
Pocket-sized booklet produced by the Seattle Electric Company Department of Publicity describing exposition, Seattle neighborhoods, hotels, theaters, clubs. Includes interurban tour schedules, maps, baseball game schedule, blank pages for memoranda.
1909
11/9
"The United States Government at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle June 1st to October 16th"
Pocket-sized folded sheet describing Government exhibits
1909
11/9
"The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Illustrated"
Paperback book of photographs of AYPE buildings, statues, pay streak exhibitions. Also includes photos of Seattle street scenes
1909
11/9
"Custer's last rally by John Mulvaney"
Pamphlet on the "historical painting now on view at H.J. Heinz Company's exhibit, Agriculture Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington, June 1st, to October 16th, 1909."
1909
11/9
"A-Y-P Exposition as an educator"
Booklet by R.D. Bailey, Superintendent of Educational Exhibit
1909
11/9
"Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Official Guide"
Guide is complete with tipped-in map
1909

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Chilberg, John Edward, 1867-1954
  • Meany, Edmond S. (Edmond Stephen), 1862-1935
  • Nadeau, I. A

Corporate Names

  • Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)--Archives