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

"He wrote that in the illustrated numbered "2," she was making a dress for her doll, telling the cat she could not pick it up because she was busy."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… of our once peacable city," largely blaming the Irish for the decline. People and topics mentioned include: Rinaldo B."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"Intro: pages 121-end   Part 4, pages 121-end The final section of Martin's scrapbook begins with his reflections on the new inventions and…"

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

"… reminiscences and commentary on his life and times in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Jr., Bangor, 1865

"(1857-1929) was the third child and first son of John and Clara Cary Martin of Bangor. His father, John Martin (1823-1904), drew him "in his…"

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

"… and Maine State Museum Description On the first page of "John Martin's Scrap & Sketch Book, Commenced June 14th 1864," Martin drew this…"

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

"The illustration appears on page 187 of John Martin's "Journal" that he wrote beginning in 1864 about his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"… who operated a tavern and bar that served the stage coach business, gardening for Hinkley, the temperance movement and his desire to stop selling…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"… how much Republican states contributed to the federal budget from 1866 to 1878, as compared to Democratic states, especially former Confederate…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… our food and raiment depends on the issue of the day as much as the question does whether we shall be governed by foreign ideas and Policies or…"

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

"Martin is increasingly upset at crime in Bangor -- a boom town since the 1830 -- and in other changes in society."

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

"… concluded his 650-page journal writing about the effects of the Civil War on business and prices, his rustic furniture, profiles of his children…"

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

"Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however, relate to politics. Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr."

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

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

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… In this section Martin wrote in detail about the births of his children Annie and John Martin Jr., his house and gardens on Center Street -- with…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"… Rogers House in Hampden's lower corner, moving the Rogers barn, his father's shipbuilding work, whooping cough, coping with deep snow in the…"

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

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

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

"… about, comments on, and instructions for the Polka, and Virginia Reel. He also provides images and profiles of: Mrs. Emily A. Mills L."

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

"… about their son Junior, dances and dance schools, the final days of Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co., and his fruit trees."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 30-47

"Among the topics and people included are: George Melvin Weston D. P. McQuestion D. F. Leavitt Hiram Mills George, Isaiah Stetson Proposal for dam…"

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

"… of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad. He also discusses McClellan's candidacy for president in…"

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

"He often commented on contemporary events as well. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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Historic Hallowell - Cascade Hand Tub

"Cascade Hand Tub Cascade Hand Tub, Vaughan Homestead, Hallowell, ca. 1935Hubbard Free Library The Cascade Hand Tub, built by Samuel Merrick of…"