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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

""John Martin's Journal" can be read as a narrative or as a reference book. For ease of access here, it is broken into nine sections, which can be…"

Historic Hallowell - Lineman's Journal

"Lineman's Journal Dear Journal, It started as a regular day. As an off duty CMP crew member, I was sitting on the couch eating pretzels with my…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works

"Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works   Article on KIW This undated article from the Lewiston Journal was among John Martin's effects."

Maine and the Civil War - Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863

"Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description Written during the Civil War by students at Bluehill…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"The drawing appears on page 387 of Martin's journal, which he wrote and illustrated in 1864 to recount his life and activities for his children."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"He included hand-drawn illustrations. Since this map has a specific date, he may have recopied into the journal from earlier notes."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor began writing a journal to record his life experiences in 1864. He included a number of detailed illustrations…"

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

"He began writing the journal about his life in 1864. Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper."

John Martin: Expert Observer - F. A. Soule House, 130 Center Street, Bangor, 1852

"The journal recounts his life and experiences. He made numerous improvements to the house and grounds, which he details in other portions of the…"

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

"… Museum Description On page 567 of a journal he was writing reflecting on his family, life, and activities, John Martin (1823-1904) of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… that accompanies the drawing in "John Martin's Journal," which he began writing in 1864, provides details of each planting and other elements, all…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin-Raynes-Stevens Family Trees

"Martin-Raynes-Stevens Family Trees John Martin's Journal begins with a genealogy for his family and that of his wife, Clara Cary."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… drew the illustration of the swing in a journal he began writing in 1864 to document his life and activities."

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 - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"This is one of several illustrations of the store. It appears on page 572 of the journal and is accompanied by explanations of all of the items…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904) wrote a journal beginning in 1864 recounting his life and experiences in the Bangor area."

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

"… (1823-1904) began writing and illustrating a journal in 1864 to provide details of his life and activities for his wife, children, and descendants…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior plans, Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… Church on French Street in Bangor are part of a journal that John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor wrote and illustrated in 1864-1865 recalling his…"

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

"Some of the materials repeat what he wrote in his journal and other scrapbooks. Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst…"

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

"Martin, who began writing and illustrating a journal reflecting on his life and activities, drew this illustration of the south and eastern end…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"Martin, in a journal he wrote beginning in 1864 about his life and experiences, recalled the spring the year of 1832 or 1833 being early and…"

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

"In 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…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Baptist Church, Bangor, ca. 1850

"… Martin of Bangor, in writing and illustrating a journal in 1864 that recounted his life's experiences, drew the First Baptist Church on Center…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 604-650

"… pages 604-end John Martin concluded his 650-page journal writing about the effects of the Civil War on business and prices, his rustic furniture…"