Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Football in Bangor

"Also in response to the war, the northern states began to recruit African-Americans, and some college teams had to merge in order to survive."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"A state law was passed in 1904, requiring towns to establish high schools with four years of secondary instruction, or to be responsible for the…"

Historic Hallowell - Dummer House

"Martha Ballard's diary also states that Ephraim Ballard attended the raising of Nathaniel Dummer's house on June 19, 1792."

Historic Hallowell - This won't hurt a bit!

"… field trials of a vaccine not only in the United States, but in the world, and the results Vaughan forwarded to Jenner helped him win Parliamentary…"

Historic Hallowell - Uniforms and Expenses

"Each of these badges stated the name, rank, and department of that officer. These uniforms may or may not have emblems or designs corresponding to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin-Raynes-Stevens Family Trees

"… of his mother and stepfather, Solomon Raynes; and of the Stevens family of Windham, into which Martin's stepsister, Rebecca Raynes, married. Mt."

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

"… on organizations Lowell apparently was unaware of the nature of the group.. Other topics and people mentioned are: Excerpt from book about…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - 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 Assembly), and instructions…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"The 6 pounds of butter was only 75 cents! The goods list was found by reading a captain’s log."

Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"… Hallowell’s area was reduced to five square miles, transforming it into one of the smallest cities in the state. Next step in our journey."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"He drew illustrations of the inside of the shop and provided details about the contents. Martin mentioned the outbreak of the Civil War, and the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"Martin listed names of passengers aboard the Suliote, and listed all the items -- and their cost -- that Alonzo took on the voyage."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"in 1885. Some of the materials repeat what he wrote in his journal and other scrapbooks. Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"…   Part 7, pages 129-end The final pages of Scrapbook 3 continue the story of the 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest between Ulysses S…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Use policies and agreements

"… 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 - Intro to pages 0-46

"… to page 46 The section includes the Constitution of the organization, information about Acadian Hall, Wasgatts Quartet, a list of members…"

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

"DeGarmo Brookes, comments on card playing, provides a program of an 1874 dance evening, Oliver Lunt's Dancing Academy, dances Martin sponsored, and…"

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

"… and prices, his rustic furniture, profiles of his children, their educations, schools, vaccinations, and churches -- and numerous ilustrations of…"

Historic Hallowell - Cascade Hand Tub

"… may well be the oldest fire engine in the United States and certainly is the oldest in New England. Handtubs operated by making a long pole with a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"… about the 1864 presidential election and the end of the war activities in Bangor in which a large crowd of Union supporters marched through…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"He discusses a number of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"… Franklin House, and his theme throughout much of this volume: the decline in manners and morals."

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

"… and changes in Bangor dominate this section of the Scrap & Sketch Book. Martin is increasingly upset at crime in Bangor -- a boom town since the…"