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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"Scrapbook 3: 1867- In this volume, which Martin began writing in 1867 and concluded in the early 1870s, he continues the political discussions that…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… that he began with his journal in 1864, his final scrapbook chronologically (which he labeled as Scrapbook 1) reflects back on his life and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… drew his self portrait in 1889 as part of a scrapbook in which he pasted newspaper clippings and he wrote and illustrated various aspects of his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"In a journal and scrapbooks he began writing and illustrating in 1864 to recount his life and experiences, he often drew trees, gardens, and fruit…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"… repeat what he wrote in his journal and other scrapbooks. Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst Sjostodt Stanfords…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket at grave, Bangor, 1889

"The scrapbooks also contain numerous newspaper clippings. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"Most often, though, the illustrations appear on the pages of the journal or scrapbooks. Many of the illustrations are numbered, with detailed keys to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"It was one of three scrapbooks and a journal he wrote about his life and surroundings. "Daisy" is on page 112 of the scrapbook he wrote beginning in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"…   Part 7, pages 129-end The final pages of Scrapbook 3 continue the story of the 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest between Ulysses S."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"… Part 1, to page 29 Like most 19th century scrapbooks, Martin's contains numerous newspaper clippings."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"This illustration is on page 127 of a "scrapbook" he wrote and illustrated starting in 1888. View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… in which he lived in a series of journals and scrapbooks, drew his son Elmer (1860-1870) in the family's back yard in Bangor in August 1865."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… left behind a 650-page Journal and the three scrapbooks that contain his commentary on the past as well as newspaper clippings and other printed…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin-Raynes-Stevens Family Trees

"… Martin X Martin's Journal and his three Scrapbooks passed from his son, John Martin Junior, to two of Rebecca's single daughters, Fannie and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"… 4, pages 121-end The final section of Martin's scrapbook begins with his reflections on the new inventions and changes in life -- trolleys, gas…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"… time until the late 1860s, when he created the Scrapbook. Topics and people discussed include: Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis 18th century Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin dream house, Bangor, 1866

"… drawing, which is the first page of text in the scrapbook, Martin wrote that he made the sketch on August 15, 1866, of a residence he would build…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldiers' Monument, Bangor, 1864

"… illustration, which appears on page 21 of the scrapbook, is accompanied by his detailed description of the monument and the consecration program."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… "expert accountant." He wrote the journal, three scrapbooks, and an account of his activities as a dance student and dance master for his wife and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… wrote and illustrated a journal and several scrapbooks recounting his life, family, and various experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… and Wilson." The illustration appears on page 132 of the scrapbook. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"… and shopkeeper, wrote a number of journals and scrapbooks looking back at his life and experiences and commenting on current affairs in and around…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Belles Early apple, Bangor, 1864

"He began with a "journal," then wrote three scrapbooks, which include newspaper clippings as well as his own writing and illustrations."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"… began in 1864, and which is one of 5 journals and scrapbooks he wrote reflecting on his life and experiences and commenting on current activities."