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John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities

"… Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities"

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

"Intro: pages 195-277   Part 4, pages 195-277 Approximately 1844-1849 The section begins with Martin's observation about the Millerites, a group…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 604-650

"Intro: pages 604-650 Approximately 1860-1865   Part 9, pages 604-end John Martin concluded his 650-page journal writing about the effects of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"Intro: pages 72-120   Part 3, pages 72-120 Clara and John Martin's second eldest child, Annie Martin Snow (1855-1889), died while visiting her…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 133-end

"Intro to pages 133-end   Part 4, pages 133-end In the final section of the book, Martin discusses the history of the Dancing Fraternity (Model…"

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

"Intro: pages 00-29   Part 1, to page 29 Like most 19th century scrapbooks, Martin's contains numerous newspaper clippings."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 2, pages 27-37

"Part 2, pages 27-37   Part 2, pages 27-37 This section is primarily newspaper clippings. The first four pages are a Daily Mercury account of a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: People & Fashion

"… Illustrations: People & Fashion"

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 - Illustrations: Churches & Schools

"… Illustrations: Churches & Schools"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 4 of 17

"… part of their economy and even helped support the build of the Western Railroad in 1872. Andrews Quarry saw great success in 1886 when James…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… passed an act to create an independent state agency, the Maine Turnpike Authority, for the purpose of building a super highway.(8) The first…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"Clam diggers and fishermen petitioned the Maine State Legislature to abrogate an earlier act, which allowed the Southgate Diking Corporation to exist."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"Please join us in our exploration of Baird's quarry, from its working days to its present state."

Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"… Mercy Fore River opened in September 2008 with a state-of-the-art medical office building and an advanced new hospital facility."

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… Maine to take over the hospital’s now-vacated 91 State Street building. The McAuley Residence trustees paid for renovations conducted by a Mercy…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"We were cheering for you all the way! We are hurt, of course, but very proud to have been beaten by the State Champs!” Consolidation - One School One…"

City of Portland Planning & Urban Development

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"The 1920 census stated that 566 people were living on Swan’s Island. It was said that each of the three villages had two stores at one time or…"

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"One of the stated core values of the Sisters of Mercy as set forth by Mother McAuley, is commitment to the poor."

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"… Warde, to bring the Mercy community to the United States. Another intrepid leader, she established the first foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"Prior to the building of the first bridge in 1758, the only way to cross the river was by ferry. The "lower ferry" was down by the mouth of the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Depression, War, and Fire

"The United States entered the war in 1941, and many island men and women left to join the war effort."

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"… the purchase of a large building on the corner of State and Deering streets from Richard Payson. It soon opened as a maternity department of the…"