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

"… and contemporary commentary after he went to work as an accountant at Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co. in 1885."

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

"The scrapbook focuses on his experiences working at Katahdin Iron Works, in a "wild land township" near Brownville, starting in 1888."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"… his family's history, his childhood and early work experiences, his introduction to and passion for dancing, and dances held at Katahdin Iron…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"Martin was working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works, about 10 miles away. Martin frequently made detailed illustrations of houses and other…"

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

"… measles; he looked for a new business prospect, worked as assistant assessor for Ward 6 where many Irish immigrants lived, worked for Thomas A."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"Martin, an accountant, had worked for various other businesses in Hampden and Bangor since he was a boy. He obtained funds from Edwin B."

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

"… he recollected, already had experience working for several men, and began work for O.H. Hinkley, who operated a tavern and bar that served the…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket at grave, Bangor, 1889

"… starting in 1888, while he was away from home working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works, near Brownville."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 2 of 4

"… dairying, food preparation, spinning, weaving, clothes-making, laundry, and childcare. Women also traded with nearby households, and wives assumed…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… Mitchell as "a cabinet maker & joiner who had worked for Shaw & Merrill & then was at work for F Muzzy & co on patterns in their foundry a great…"

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

"… John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, had long worked for other businesses in Hampden and Bangor. In 1862, he opened his own store on Center…"

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

"Martin, an accountant, had worked for numerous other businesses before decided to operate his own store."

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

"… moving the Rogers barn, his father's shipbuilding work, whooping cough, coping with deep snow in the winter, and moving back to Reed Harding's…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper. The members of the group are, from left, Rufus Wiggin, bass; Alonzo E. Raynes, treble; Rinaldo B."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"Martin worked for Thomas White from July to the end of November 1861, even though the pay was quite low."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… and drew this illustration of it. Martin was working at Katahdin Iron Works near Brownville when the trolley began operating early in the year…"

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

"… felt cheated by employers for whom he had worked diligently, either when their businesses failed or when they engaged other accountants."

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

"… his lameness, his mother's illnesses, his work history, and, finally, the death of his daughter Mabelle (1866-1899)."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper. His journal details his interests in nearly everything around him: architecture, gardening, business…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden House Bar, 1837

"Sanger bought the Hampden House and young Martin worked there until Sanger sold the business. It was at the Hampden House that Martin, who lived most…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… opened the store in 1862 after many years of working as an accountant and shopkeeper for other businesses."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… 26th Maine Regt from Vicksburg to Bangor" and who worked for Nath Harlow, a nurseryman. Martin talked to Davis about his experiences and asked him…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… went on board & examined her machinery guns & work generally which was all plain and of the very best material and painted & varnished and clean as…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… were combined." When he was a teenager, Martin worked for Hopkins on his farm and in his store. View additional information about this item on…"