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Early Maine Photography - Art

"1855Maine Historical Society An image of another folk art portrait survives in the daguerreotype of a painting of Eliphaz Chapman of Gilead."

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Early Maine Photography - Art - Page 1 of 2

"A circa 1830-50 folk art painting of a woman wearing a bonnet was copied on a tintype. More formal portraits are represented in daguerreotype copies…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… written commentaries -- and are important as folk art as well. Some of the illustrations are available, organized into various topical categories…"

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

"… and explained and postulated about, architecture, folk art, the greater Bangor area, gardening and farming, transportation, education, politics…"

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

"… many of his surroundings in amazingly detailed folk art-style sketches, many enhanced by watercolors."

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Music in Maine - Community Music

"… and musician Benoit Bourque through the Maine Arts Commission’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program."

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Music in Maine - Country Music

"There were a few folks around who played guitar and sang at local grange halls and school events. A teacher in our elementary school, who played…"

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Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music

"… emerged in the American South, a blend of English folk songs, Scots-Irish fiddle and dance music, sacred music, and banjo and blues from formerly…"

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Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"Similarly, a fireman from Skowhegan and John Chase of Unity are seated in front of folk art backdrops painted in maritime themes."

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

"Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868 John Martin: "Terpsichorian of the Old School" John Martin, Bangor, ca."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"Part 1, pages 000-26 Martin begin his Scrap & Sketch Book with information about the Bangor House and Franklin House, and his theme throughout much…"

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

"Intro: pages 139-194   Part 3, pages 139-194 Approximately 1840-1844 John Martin, still a teenager in the experiences he recollected, already…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Part 7, pages 114-134   Part 7, pages 114-134 Martin began this section by writing and illustrating what he calls his "Chapter on Soldiers" in…"

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

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

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

"Intro: pages 0-21   Part 1, pages 0-21 Martin began his final volume of compiled retrospective and contemporary commentary after he went to work…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866 First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum In the book he labeled…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Part 8, pages 135-150 The final section of the Scrap & Sketch Book is primarily about the criminal activity in Bangor, the results of court…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890Maine Historical Society and Maine…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"Part 3, pages 38-56 In a combination of newspaper clippings and original narrative, Martin moves from the political to the personal, and topics in…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"Intro: pages 129-142   Part 7, pages 129-end The final pages of Scrapbook 3 continue the story of the 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn

"Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn   Alonzo Raynes remembrance This newspaper clipping from an unidentified California newspaper…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"Intro: pages 48-64   Part 3, pages 48-64 Martin continues his discussion of politics, beginning with a visit by steamer from Bangor to Hampden…"