Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Harris House, Bangor, ca. 1850

"… changes when he began using it as his winter residence in about 1861. Martin noted that Reuben Bagley built the house in 1836."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"… of the 21st Century reflect the optimism of its residents. The Strong Elementary School was chosen as one of three in Maine named a 2005 No Child…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… including churches, schools, businesses and residences, and much more. In the Journal and the three scrapbooks are 34 full-page illustrations, many…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"… the legislature had approved the petition of the residents of East Strong. The eastern boundary of Strong changed, eliminating Lots 1-12 in the 3rd…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… as well as those that met the needs of local residents blossomed. Still, the economic swings of 19th-century America affected "The Lumber Capital…"

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

"… mid 19th century Bangor with details about many residents – prominent and not well known – and about the role of dancing in that society."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Residents include a mixture of lifelong residents with roots reaching back generations, retirees drawn to the town's rural character and seaside…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"They've also interviewed several long-time Surry residents. X X The first five exhibits for this project, completed during the 2011-2012…"

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Many residents continued to make their livings from the sea and from the land, and some of them worked at the paper mill in Bucksport."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents. Working together on this innovative project allowed us to utilize our skills and talents…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"… that has provided the livelihood for her residents. The town of Surry was no exception, with many families supporting themselves off the timber…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… the bombing of Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, and Surry resident--wanted to do his part to promote world peace."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"… a native of Ellsworth, spent most of his life in the Bangor area. A bookkeeper and accountant for a number of businesses, Martin and his wife…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… he wrote and illustrated various aspects of his life. The scrapbook focuses on his experiences working at Katahdin Iron Works, in a "wild land…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden House Bar, 1837

"The illustration is on page 105 of "John Martin's Journal," in which he described his life and his observations of the world around him."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… that he read "many hundred pages on southern life and examined cuts of southern life." He also talked to a former slave, Frank Davis, who "followed…"

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

"… and shopkeeper who lived most of his adult life in Bangor, began in 1864 recording and illustrating reminiscences of his life, work, and events. He…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"… five volumes in which he reflected on his life and times. This illustration appears on page 149 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864. The…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"… began writing in 1864 to record details of his life and activities in the Bangor area. Martin wrote that Raynes dove about 20 feet to grab the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862

"… began in 1864 writing a detailed account of his life and activities, drew the inside of the shop and provided descriptions of all of the items in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… journal he was writing reflecting on his family, life, and activities, John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor drew an illustration of the north side of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who detailed his life and experiences and the communities in which he lived in a series of journals and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-73

"… (1823-1904) begins his formal accounting of his life and experiences with a genealogy of his and his wife's families, his mother's life in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"… of a journal he wrote in 1864 reflecting on his life and activities in the Bangor area. Martin wrote that Raynes wore a "red squirrel colored fur…"