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

"… a train from Bangor to the rally, then returned home on the train. Some of the signs in the illustration read, "Democrat House no illumination,"…"

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

"… on page 130 of the 650-page journal, show the home of Ezekiel Hopkins as it appears in 1840. Martin wrote, "The above premices presents the only…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 362-451

"… the Soule house, which became his family home; and his brother Alonzo's visit from California."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"… so his children would know what Bangor, business, homes, and various activities were like during their father's life."

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

"… died on August 30, 1889, while visiting the home of her parents, Clara and John Martin, in Bangor. She had been ill for several years."

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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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John Martin: Expert Observer - Lunt House, Cumberland at Center streets, Bangor, ca. 1852

"She sold the family home and bought this house, but put it in her son Luther's name. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

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

"… he drew this illustration of the woodpile at his home at 130 Center Street, Bangor. He bought the house in 1854 and immediately began renovating it…"

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

"… Museum Description The James Emery home in Bucksport was located at the head of the ferry on the northeast corner of Main Street."

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

"… and size of all parts of the building, then went home and made the sketch in ink. It is on page 349 of the journal."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… & bought her a nice album & wanted me to draw her home in it & write a poem which I did. & In the course of time She made a beautiful hanging…"

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

"… when he was 62 years old, John Martin left his home in Bangor for long stretches to work as an accountant at the Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… and larger, sometimes full-page, drawings of homes, businesses, churches, schools, bridges, and other subjects. A number are watercolors."

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

"He had to leave home at least twice for work: once to go to Grand Lake Stream or Houlton and work at F. Shaw Brothers Tannery."

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Norcross Heritage Trust

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"They were expensive. It took time before there was one in every home. Sometimes a group of women clubbed together to make the purchase and share."

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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…"