Maine Memory Network

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

"Grant, a Republican, and Horace Greeley, a Democrat/Liberal Republican. Martin strongly disliked Greeley, a former Radical Republican, because Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn

"Raynes was quite successful and was a founder and important citizen of the town of Yreka. The article was printed sometime after Raynes' death in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"1840 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Alonzo E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"People and events mentioned include: Rufus A. Wiggin Rinaldo B. Wiggin Henry Cary Cassander Cary, Samuel Harlow Sparhawk Harlow Moses S."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"He discusses a number of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"Part 4, pages 57-76 Some of the topics and personalities mentioned are: Lincoln's victory in 1864 Irish votes in Bangor Silas S. Drew George B."

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

"Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however, relate to politics. Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 6, pages 97-113

"Part 6, pages 97-113 Topics and personalities include: Irish immigrants Brig. Gen. Plaisted Col. Israel B. Norcross Capt. John B. Nickels Co."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"… cooking, tending children, washing and mending clothes, skinning and stretching hides, braiding sweetgrass, preparing ash strips, weaving baskets…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilding

"To construct the mast, they would get large wood and make a long and thick, pole-like object and then put smaller lengths of wood crossing the mast…"

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"They had the best stock and most business in the spring and summer. The House of Crafts and Flowers sells flowers, jewelry, and craft materials."

Life on a Tidal River - Work on the Civil War Project

"Dressing up in historic clothing is always fun! X X X X X X X X X X X X"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Inventions & Creations

"… Illustrations: Inventions & Creations"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Martin Family

"… Illustrations: Martin Family"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Towns & Locations

"… Illustrations: Towns & Locations"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Businesses

"… Illustrations: Businesses"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Events

"… Illustrations: Events"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Residences

"… Illustrations: Residences"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Gardens & Trees

"… Illustrations: Gardens & Trees"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities

"… Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: People & Fashion

"… Illustrations: People & Fashion"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Churches & Schools

"… Illustrations: Churches & Schools"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"The “Cove” room carried daytime and evening dresses, coats, jackets, robes, and hats. Osgood’s did 90 percent of their buying at the Boston and New…"

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"… girdles were gone and people had to begin to make dresses and other suits with an adjustable waist to guarantee the items fit individuals for a…"