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

"… pages 84-107   Part 5, pages 84-107 John Martin begins this section with newspaper clippings concerning how much Republican states contributed…"

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

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

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 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, introduces New York dancer…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"Martin Sr. died in 1824, leaving his wife and young son, also named John, with little financial security."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"Martin (1823-1904) drew the image from recollections of how Alonzo appeared when he began to work in the fields at Reed Hardings farm in Brewer."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Market Hall, Bangor, 1846

"The market and public hall shown in Martin's drawing was built on part of the foundation -- and lasted until the Freshet of March 1846."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… store and hired the wharf opposite and could use Martin's help. Martin added later to his description of the building that, "Saturday night may 12…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, worked for Pendleton & Ross ship chandlers beginning in 1854. Martin wrote that Pendleton & Ross was "the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), along with many other Bangor residents, awaited the arrival of returning…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"… of Rufus Prince's brick house in Bangor where Martin and his wife, Clara Cary, began their married life."

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

"Martin began in 1864 writing recollections of his life and activities. He also listed the members of the band and their occupations."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Union man, drew an illustration of Marcellus Emery, a Confederate supporter…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, shopkeeper, and author and illustrator of a journal recounting…"

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

"John Martin backbend, Bangor, 1844Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum The growing Raynes family and John Martin moved several times to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"1868Maine Historical Society In March 1889, when he was 66 years old, John Martin of Bangor led a "grand march" at an inauguration day dance in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"… pages 65-83   Part 4, pages 65-83 John Martin seeks to insure that his children -- especially his sons -- understand the politics about which…"

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

"… I have designed for my own special benefit," John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper wrote on page 14 of his "Scrap Book No 3" in which he…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldiers' Monument, Bangor, 1864

"John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor, drew this illustration of the monument and wrote in the Scrap and Sketch Book he…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, was interested in fashion, and in the…"

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

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor, drew a series of gate and fence designs in his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor began writing a journal to record his life experiences in 1864."

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

"John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor who wrote and illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and time and commenting…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… of historical and contemporary events John Martin (1823-1904) drew an illustration of it, replete with skaters, some of whom he named."