Maine Memory Network

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

"… his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that the crowds awaited several transport ships on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… Homestead became the site of the original Mallett School, and later the new Mallett School built in 2011."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… together, once again, with a parade and special events to remember their accomplishments. Guilford Sesquicentennial Memorabilia X Modern…"

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

"… gardens, schools, churches, and various events -- all offered by a non-elite man who has been largely ignored by history."

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

"… Martin's Dancing School, reports of several dance events.   Pages 91-132 Acadian Hall, continued; profiles of members; instructions for dance…"

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

"The following people and events are mentioned in this section: Oliner H. Hinckley D Hinckley Ann Young Shaw & Billings lines Sheriff Wingate Carr…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… of buildings, neighborhoods, individuals, and events to Martin's written commentaries -- and are important as folk art as well."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… half of the book to write about contemporary events. He hoped the journal would be "preserved for many generations to come." Martin noted that he…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… first Piscataquis River Festival was held; a gala event with a huge parade, musical entertainment, and games."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Twenty-one dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first school was kept in the loft of Capt John Bennett’s shed until the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor illustrated the event as part of his "Scrap Book no 3" that he wrote and illustrated starting in 1876."

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

"Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst Sjostodt Stanfords Ball, Bangor Jesse Stone Katahdin Iron Works history Owen H."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… situation upon the Penobscot, and the stirring events which occurred within it during the last war with Great Britain.” (History of Penobscot…"

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

"People and events mentioned include: Rufus A. Wiggin Rinaldo B. Wiggin Henry Cary Cassander Cary, Samuel Harlow Sparhawk Harlow Moses S."

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

"People and events discussed include: The Berger Family Dr. P. B. Mills Fred Foster John Z. Ricker Mount Holyoke Weather records Wood Bishop & Co."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 0-46

"… worth, and information about particular dance events. It also includes profiles and photographs of: Albert Smith John Martin James G."

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

"People and events mentioned include: Ernst Sjostedt Horse racing Dramatic Club of Brownville John French George Knowles John Pomlow Electric street…"

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

"… random items that relate to fashion, strange events, or other topics in the news. Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… was one of a group of boys in the Select School in Bangor and a few from the grammar school who formed a cadet company and began in December 1871…"

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

"… of his journal 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…"

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

"… Book." He related some of Emery's history and the events in Bangor during the war -- as well as Emery's pledge at the end of the war of his support…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… to visit the park as it offered special sporting events for children, a huge fireworks display, and even catered meals."

Historic Hallowell - Disasters - Natural and Man-made

"… of 1987 and the Ice Storm of 1998 as primary events but also chose the Hurricanes of 1954, the Blizzard of 1952, the train wreck of 1937 and the…"