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AYPE camera permit, August 20-21, 1909

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The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington and were open from June 1, 1909, to October 16, 1909. Several of the buildings and the landscaping survive, continuing to shape the layout of the campus.

The A.Y.P.E. camera permit pictured here was issued for two days of the fair, permitting use of a camera no larger than 4 by 5 inches.

Stamped on verso: "Aug 20 1909" and "Aug 21 1909."
ID Number: 2009.49.1
Date: 1909
Physical Description: 1 license ; 1.75 x 3.5 in. ; string attached
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, 2009.49.1
Copyright: No Known Copyright