Maine Memory Network

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

"… reflecting and commenting on his life, events in the Bangor area, and contemporary activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. George W. Ladd, Bangor, ca. 1866

"He wrote that the event was known as the "padlock convention," because it was held behind closed doors and no proceedings were printed."

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

"… Book no 3" that Martin wrote about his life and events in the Bangor area. He wrote that on September 28, 1866, Kimball and Arvida Hayford, whose…"

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

"… on his life and commentary on contemporary events. Martin (1823-1904) devoted a section of the "Scrap Book" to politics around 1866."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… commentary on his life and on various people and events in the Bangor area. Snell, he wrote, was his family's physician, delivered all six of the…"

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

"… portions of the 1864 scrapbook contemporaneously with the events. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… in 1864 to recount his life and experiences and events in the Bangor area. The church was on French Street, opposite the Hammatt Block. John D."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 47-90

"… includes information about John Martin's Dancing School that was held at the Hampden Town Hall, and dances at Temperance Hall and Dolan Hall in…"

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

"… includes another Constitution of the "Scientific School," dated 1860. He also information about or profiles and images of: Leighton George Yeaton…"

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… determined that women who were widowed by such events would not be abandoned. During the 1840s, they established the privately-endowed Hallowell…"

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… for our members and as a venue for several public events. Through the years, members have worked hard to keep the building in shape by painting it…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"The descriptions include some of the names and events from each section. Then click on the link to that section (under the image at right) to read…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… and dance enthusiast, conducted a dancing school in the building in 1849 and drew the illustration in a journal about his life and activities that…"

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

"… he found him work on a farm and a chance to go to school. The illustrations, on page 596 of the Martin's "Journal" that he wrote and illustrated…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Many volunteers and an active parent-teacher group support the school. Surry Elementary School Today X A strong sense of stewardship…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Ladies' Third Annual Banquet, Farmington, 1893

"… to "Gentlemen's Night"--the previous two annual events had been for ladies only. This was organized by an ad hoc group of women rather than one of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… meats, pies, cakes &co & found time to attend school, also washed & done up the family clothing."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… settlements that had their own stores, schools (please visit Schools), churches, wharves and post offices."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… 3, pages 72-120 Annie Martin Snow death, dance school, Katahdin Charcoal Iron finances and closing, Martin fruit trees   Part 4, pages 121-end…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"Martin, like most youths of his era, attended school for sessions that lasted about 12 weeks. Sometimes, students attended more than one session a…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Another early catastrophic event in 1816 was “the year without a summer.” A frost occurred in every month and there was no corn raised, a staple food…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… center, a government center, and a building for events such as the Franklin County Agriculture Society."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"Following the events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and our country going to war in 2003, the global economy slowed considerably and the effects…"