Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… cordon the seems The coat of arms on the front of the cap a circle with two instruments crossed." The illustration of the band member is on page…"

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

"He drew illustrations of the inside of the shop and provided details about the contents. Martin mentioned the outbreak of the Civil War, and the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"Martin listed names of passengers aboard the Suliote, and listed all the items -- and their cost -- that Alonzo took on the voyage."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… 20 swings in it." The illustration on page 481 of the journal is surrounded by a detailed description of the swing and its construction."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… of 8 weeks." Martin drew the illustrations of his son on page 104 of his "Scrap Book no 3," showing Junior "attention, order arms," in his dress…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"This photograph is part of page 4 of his book and accompanies the description he wrote about himself and his life."

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

"… of the journal and is accompanied by explanations of all of the items illustrated. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867

"He wrote of Hayford, "The gentleman below has been noted as the hero of profligacy in Bangor for 25 years."

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Francis Train, Bangor, 1866

"… Davenport Square and made illustrations of some of the speakers. On page 21 of his "Scrap Book 3," Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper…"

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

"As part of his description he drew illustrations of two schoolboys to show the outfits they wore in the parade."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… saw," John Martin of Bangor wrote in his account of their appearance at the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… the exact date of first illumination is lost to history. Second tower 1837, courtesy Pike & Alden familiesWest Quoddy Head Light Keepers…"

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 - Use policies and agreements

"… and agreements Please click on this link to read the policies for use of the materials on this site: MMN Policies and Agreements X"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"… the window trimmings the glass lamps on the side of the drivers seat were cut the windows were one pane of clear thick German glass and also the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"This one appears on page 264 of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"… War with this illustration of "What a million of men found constituted a soldier from 1861-1866." Starting on page 114 of the book, Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"Morse was commander of Co. A, Light Infantry, of the Maine State Guard, which participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… teacher in the Philippines where he authored a history of the Islands. Sources Bangs, Carrie, “Klondike: The Gold from Sea Water Story Promoted by…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Barnyard gate design, Bangor, 1867

"… advantage on the north and up of the west side of the yard then follow around the rest of the yard." View additional information about this item…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… hauling a load of wood to carry the cedar out of the woods for him. He wrote, "These chairs are wholly built of cedar with the bark on and the…"

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

"Under the illustration, he wrote: "At the head of the casket were immence Boquets No 1 & 2 also a Splendid Square tablet with heavy border similar…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"… Emery home in Bucksport was located at the head of the ferry on the northeast corner of Main Street."

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

"… in a sketch John Martin of Bangor made on page 51 of his "Scrap Book no 3," a series of recollections on his life and commentary on contemporary…"