Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"… Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor reminisced about his life and experiences. To accompany his written descriptions, Martin illustrated portions of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"… which he began in 1864, writing about his life and experiences in the Bangor area. He wanted his wife and children to know more about him and how…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… and drew the illustration in a journal about his life and activities that he began in 1864. He wrote, "The Old Town House in Hampden has to this…"

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

"… wrote and illustrated a journal reflecting on his life and experiences in the Bangor area. The illustration appears on page 545."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1862

"… on page 559 of a journal Martin wrote about his life and experiences. He wrote, "In giving the previous outline I have coppied a sketch made by a…"

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

"… that he began in 1864 to record events of his life and surroundings. The illustration appears on page 226 of the journal, as part of his discussion…"

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

"… he wrote and illustrated in 1864 to document his life and activities for his children. Martin included the drawing of the Fiske Block on page 517…"

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

"… and illustrated in 1864 as he reflected on his life and activities up to that point. He wrote that the front of the building, which contained three…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"… and illustrating a journal reflecting on his life and activities, drew this illustration of the south and eastern end Prince's brick store and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"… it on page 199 of the Journal he wrote about his life and experiences. He returned to the site in 1864 before making his sketch."

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

"… wrote and illustrated five volumes recalling his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that the crowds awaited several transport…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"… who wrote a journal in 1864 reflecting on his life and experiences, recounted the adventure -- and misadventure -- and drew this illustration of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"… he wrote and illustrated reflecting on his life and times and commenting on events in the Bangor area."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853

"… a journal and three scrapbooks reflecting on his life and experiences. This illustration of the circus swing is from page 14 of his Scrap and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… he wrote and illustrated a journal about his life and activities in and around Bangor. On page 508 of the journal, he drew this illustration of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"… and illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and environment and commenting on events in the greater Bangor area."

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

"… wrote and illustrated in 1864 recollecting his life's experiences. The illustration shows the south side and eastern front end of the house."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin cone cedar tree, Bangor, 1866

"… he wrote and illustrated reflecting on his life and experiences and commenting on contemporary events."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"… and illustrated reflecting and commenting on his life, events in the Bangor area, and contemporary activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… five volumes of recollections about his life and events in the Bangor area and commentaries on contemporary topics, wrote that Boynton "appears as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Benjamin Kimball, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… of "Scrap Book no 3" that Martin wrote about his life and events in the Bangor area. He wrote that on September 28, 1866, Kimball and Arvida…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Book no 3," a series of recollections on his life and commentary on contemporary events. Martin (1823-1904) devoted a section of the "Scrap Book"…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fred Ryder, Bangor, 1864

"… illustrated beginning in 1864 reflecting on his life and activities, show Ryder, at left, as he looked when he began working for Martin and the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… volumes of recollections and commentary on his life and on various people and events in the Bangor area."