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

"Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890Maine Historical Society and Maine…"

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

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), who was working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works in Piscataquis County, drew this illustration of an…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works

"Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works   Article on KIW This undated article from the Lewiston Journal was among John Martin's effects."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Senator James Doolittle, Bangor, 1866

"… the shamefull betrayal of our republican party." The Bangor convention preceded the Democrats' Philadelphia convention, held before the 1866…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"The beleaguered party, tired and hungry, arrived back in Bangor at 4:15 p.m. the next day. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. George W. Ladd, Bangor, ca. 1866

"He also was a Democrat and Greenback Party member of Congress from 1879-1883. Here he appears as drawn by John Martin, a Bangor accountant and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Democrat who became active in the Republican Party, as "always to be seen on public occasions." He described a number of Democrat "rascals" and…"

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

"… story about a list of resolutions by a political party, then wrote, "Being that this is my own Book I take the libberty to pass a resolve on my own…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… from British forces, who eventually granted the party “free passage.” This was to be the first official (recorded) total eclipse in American…"

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

"… and contemporary commentary after he went to work as an accountant at Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co. in 1885."

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

"The scrapbook focuses on his experiences working at Katahdin Iron Works, in a "wild land township" near Brownville, starting in 1888."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"… his family's history, his childhood and early work experiences, his introduction to and passion for dancing, and dances held at Katahdin Iron…"

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

"Martin was working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works, about 10 miles away. Martin frequently made detailed illustrations of houses and other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"… measles; he looked for a new business prospect, worked as assistant assessor for Ward 6 where many Irish immigrants lived, worked for Thomas A."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"Martin, an accountant, had worked for various other businesses in Hampden and Bangor since he was a boy. He obtained funds from Edwin B."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"… he recollected, already had experience working for several men, and began work for O.H. Hinkley, who operated a tavern and bar that served the…"

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

"… starting in 1888, while he was away from home working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works, near Brownville."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fred Ryder, Bangor, 1864

"Martin provided the boy with some clothes and boots and employed him for 16 months until April 1864 when he found him work on a farm and a chance to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… Mitchell as "a cabinet maker & joiner who had worked for Shaw & Merrill & then was at work for F Muzzy & co on patterns in their foundry a great…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862

"… John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, had long worked for other businesses in Hampden and Bangor. In 1862, he opened his own store on Center…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"Martin, an accountant, had worked for numerous other businesses before decided to operate his own store."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"… moving the Rogers barn, his father's shipbuilding work, whooping cough, coping with deep snow in the winter, and moving back to Reed Harding's…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper. The members of the group are, from left, Rufus Wiggin, bass; Alonzo E. Raynes, treble; Rinaldo B."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"Martin worked for Thomas White from July to the end of November 1861, even though the pay was quite low."