Maine Memory Network

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

"… the skaters and skating at the rink in detail in the Scrap Book. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"He described the challenging trip across the river. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… narrative describes the whip and the story the young man told. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… conducted is the most innocent, civil, cheapest, and respectable." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… the very best material and painted & varnished and clean as a penny." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… the surrounding area: two steamer wharfs and Broad Street behind them. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… a teenager, Martin worked for Hopkins on his farm and in his store. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"He probably copied an earlier drawing into his 1864 journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - F. A. Soule House, 130 Center Street, Bangor, 1852

"… house and grounds, which he details in other portions of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin house floor plan, Bangor, 1864

"survived their parents. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"… apple & stems just 3 inches the fruit 4 inches from the ground." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Belles Early apple, Bangor, 1864

"… newspaper clippings as well as his own writing and illustrations. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… and died, my children feasted on this tree all the days it bore." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… He further charged that Hayford provided housing for "bad women." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867

"He drew Weston as he appeared at a speech before the 1866 election. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… up the Irish and get them on a fever heat for the coming election ..." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… that women's fashions changed when men went off to the Civil War. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… on his life and experiences and commenting on current activities. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… sargents &c all boys and their music being boys with tenore drums." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"… frock coat & a United States cap J R Richr Capt R L Morrison Lieut." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elizabeth Blowers, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… John and Elizabeth Sayers, although their relationship is unclear. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… and details appear on page 25 of his 1864 "Scrap and Sketch Book." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier, Bangor, ca. 1860

"… as "a million of men" discovered one to look like from 1861 to 1866. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"… His journal describes the school exteriors and interiors in detail. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."