Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir pin featuring William H. Seward, Seattle, 1909
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was held in Seattle in 1909 on what are now the grounds of the University of Washington. It was a major national event for the young but fast growing city. The original owner of this pin, Irene Ashby, attended the Exposition when she was a girl and purchase...
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1909
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| Online Access: | http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/16644 |
| Summary: | The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was held in Seattle in 1909 on what are now the grounds of the University of Washington. It was a major national event for the young but fast growing city. The original owner of this pin, Irene Ashby, attended the Exposition when she was a girl and purchased this pin as a souvenir. Henry William Seward (1801-1872) was Secretary of State from 1860-1869 and was involved in the purchase of Alaska in 1867. 1 Pin, Promotional; Materials: metal; Dimensions: 2.75 in.H x 1.75 in.W x .5 in.D |
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