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John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"Site Navigation Tips "Representing every particular" is an introduction to John Martin and the five volumes of his writings and illustrations…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"Part 5, pages 77-96 Lincoln's assassination and changes in Bangor dominate this section of the Scrap & Sketch Book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Events

"… Illustrations: Events"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 108-128

"Intro: pages 108-128   Part 6, pages 108-128 The 1872 presidential campaign of Horace Greeley and Ulysses S. Grant consume much of this section."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Residences

"… Illustrations: Residences"

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

"Intro to pages 91-132   Part 3, pages 91-132 In this section, Martin continues his description of Acadian Hall that he began in Part 1…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Use policies and agreements

"Use policies 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 - Bangor Commercial article on World's Fair contest

"Bangor Commercial article on World's Fair contest   Bangor Commercial article on World's Fair contest The Bangor Commercial newspaper ran a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Gardens & Trees

"… Illustrations: Gardens & Trees"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities

"… Illustrations: Politicians & Personalities"

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 - Intro: pages 30-47

"Intro: pages 30-47   Part 2, pages 30-47 Martin continues his discussion -- often quite strident -- of Democratic politics in Maine and…"

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 - Part 6, pages 97-113

"Part 6, pages 97-113 In this section, Martin has a newspaper article that discusses the July 4, 1865 festivities in Bangor in some detail."

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

"Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description "This gate I have designed for my own special benefit,"…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin, an accountant and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833

"John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904)…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's cart, Hampden, ca. 1833

"John Martin's cart, Hampden, ca. 1833 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description At a young age, John…"

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

"Barnyard gate design, Bangor, 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904)…"

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

"Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) of…"

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

"Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin, Bangor, 1864

"Annie Martin, Bangor, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Annie Martin (1855-1889), the second…"