Maine Memory Network

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

"… the Democrats as the hero of incendiary remarks and discourses in his language and principles throwing away the principles of a gentleman ..."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… in the Bangor area in a series of journals and scrap and sketch books. On page 105 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864, Martin wrote…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Design for rustic fence, gate, Bangor, 1867

"… the ideal gates and fences for different locales and purposes. This is "Gate No 1 and two patterns for rustic fence." Martin wrote, "Of all the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… Sockalexis and Louis Sockabasin the Sharpshooter, and Newel Nicola and Horace Francis the Penobscot Boy."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"… five volumes he wrote and illustrated reflecting and commenting on his life, events in the Bangor area, and contemporary activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 91-132

"He also provides images and profiles of: Mrs. Emily A. Mills L. De Garmo Brookes William Whedden Oliver A. Lunt Daniel Chaplin Louis Reynolds F."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… an accountant, shopkeeper, dance enthusiast, and gardener, drew this detailed illustration of the house and grounds -- showing the improvements he…"

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."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"… an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life and the times in…"

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

"… I wrought wholly by my advice and kind usage, and he is the third boy which I have influenced and started in the same way." View additional…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… volumes between 1864 and 1899 of reminiscences and commentary on his life and times in the Bangor area."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Jr., Bangor, 1865

"(1857-1929) was the third child and first son of John and Clara Cary Martin of Bangor. His father, John Martin (1823-1904), drew him "in his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"… illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and time and commenting on contemporary events, drew the skaters on page 96 of his "Scrap Book no…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"Martin recalled that he and his mother and sister were returning in June 1846 from a visit to Ellsworth where his mother had grown up and where…"

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

"… journals and scrapbooks looking back at his life and experiences and commenting on current affairs in and around Bangor."

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

"… and scrapbooks he wrote reflecting on his life and experiences and commenting on current activities."

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

"… a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated detailed remembrances of his life and activities, added, "Their uniform was black…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… Pages 133-end Instructions on dance steps, profiles of members, and comments on etiquette and health, and on particular dance events X"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"… and illustrated five volumes recalling his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that the crowds awaited several transport ships on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853

"This illustration of the circus swing is from page 14 of his Scrap and Sketch Book that he began writing on June 14, 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… five volumes of recollections about his life and events in the Bangor area and commentaries on contemporary topics, wrote that Boynton "appears as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Benjamin Kimball, Bangor, ca. 1867

"Kimball was arrested and Martin speculated that he lost most of his business as a result of the incident."

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"The scrapbook covers were replaced and necessary cleaning and repairs made to many pages, especially in the scrapbooks."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… also sketched and described several apple trees and apples and other trees of which he was proud. This scrapbook is broken into seven sections to…"