Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Collection Overview
Louis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851)...
Show moreLouis L. McAllister photographed people and places near Burlington, Vermont for 60 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on October 16, 1876, the son of Julius S. McAllister (born 1841 in Lincoln, VT) and Rosette Gould (born in Vermont in 1851). Julius McAllister worked as a photographer and dentist in Washington D.C., Bristol, Vermont and Columbus, Nebraska. Around 1895, Julius, his third wife Amy, and their children left Nebraska for the Union Soldiers’ Colony in Fitzgerald, Georgia. By 1900, Julius and Amy were divorced, and Amy and her stepson Louis were working as photographers in Thomasville, Georgia.
In 1907 Louis McAllister married Cora Shepard (born about 1872 in Vermont) in Holland, Michigan. By 1910, they were living in Queen City Park in South Burlington, Vermont, where Louis established a photography studio. The McAllisters moved to Burlington, and by 1919 they lived at 47 N. Winooski Avenue. They continued to occupy a summer cottage at Queen City Park, and were active in the Queen City Park Association, which held spiritualist camp meetings annually. McAllister conducted his photography business from home until his death in 1963.
McAllister’s “trademark” was his panorama camera which made him familiar to all sorts of groups ranging from graduating classes to state police to summer camp groups. In addition he did print 8 x 10 photos, many of which document building construction and Burlington Street Department projects, as well as group and individual portraits.
The L.L. McAllister Collection includes portraits, construction projects, buildings, businesses and events in the Burlington area covering the period ca. 1920-1960. The collection also includes photos of street, bridge, airport and sewer construction and repair, as well as group portraits of clubs, schools, etc.
Revised April, 2010
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- Mt. St. Mary's - Theatricals
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1956 / 1957 photo of the cast of a high school theatrical production "Beware the Bear" by students of Mount St. Mary's Academy. They each hold a glass soda bottle with straws. Photos of Hollywood celebrities decorate the wall of the girls' camping cabin. Photo #5.
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1944 theatrical performance with a biblical theme presented at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Presented here is The Annunciation. Photo #3.
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1959 group photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Photo #6.
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly? Photo #3.
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Action scene from a high school production at Mount St. Mary's Academy in 1959. One young woman has her hands around the throat of another and is choking her. Photo #3.
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- Mt. St. Mary's - Theatricals
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Three young ballet dancers on the Mount St. Mary's stage in 1961. Photo #35.
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- Mt. St. Mary's - Theatricals
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1957 photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Four actresses are gathered in a living room stage setting with one woman standing on a stair case. Photo #3.
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Six young women ballerinas strike a pose on stage with a valance and curtain behind. One dancer executes a pose on the stage floor with arms and leg extended. Location is Mount St. Mary's Academy stage (100 Mansfield Ave, Burlington) Photo #34.
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1946 group photo of cast members of a theatrical performance at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Seen are 14 uniformed soldiers and 12 lovely young ladies in long gowns and spring bonnets along with others. Photo #1.
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1957 photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Seven actresses are gathered in a living room stage setting with one woman standing on a stair case. Photo #2.
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1953 - group photo of cast members of theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Seen are a enthroned King and Queen with five other actors. Photo #1.
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1949 photo of cast of four actors (3 dressed as women and 1 as a man) in a theatrical performance on the stage at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Photo #2.
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1957 photo of five cast members on stage in a dining room setting. One actor, who seems to be the center of attention, stands on a stair case holding railing while the rest of the family stands near a dining table set for a meal. Photo #1
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1955 group photo of cast members of a theatrical production with a biblical theme. Four young women kneel and pose as if dancing holding arms over their heads. A stage setting curtain with many stars serving as scenery is seen behind. Photo #5.
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1952 close-up photo of Mount St. Mary's Academy chorus on stage with a person portraying Virgin Mary seated holding a Crucifer Cross and a replica of a Baby Jesus in her lap. Photo #5.
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1956 / 1957 high school theatrical production "Beware the Bear" by students of Mount St. Mary's Academy. One girl dances, another plays a musical instrument while two other girls look on. Photos of Hollywood celebrities decorate the wall of the girls' camping cabin. Photo #4.
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1957 high school production on stage at Mount St. Mary's Academy. A scene here showing a family at the dining table eating a meal together. Photo # 4.
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1952 photo of seven young women dressed in long white robes and halos standing on stage each holding a sign with the name of a continent or a country. A nun sits center at a table. Photo #2.
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- Mt. St. Mary's Convent
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Young woman kneeling before a statue of Jesus that features the Sacred Heart. This may have been part of a promotional campaign to encourage vocations to the Sisters of Mercy. Dated 1955.
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- Mt. St. Mary's Convent
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Five Sisters of Mercy, looking at a globe. The cross and globe have special significance for the Sisters of Mercy and are seen on the highest points of the convent and school. The four sisters in white veils are very likely novices, going through at least a year of preparation before their final...
Show moreFive Sisters of Mercy, looking at a globe. The cross and globe have special significance for the Sisters of Mercy and are seen on the highest points of the convent and school. The four sisters in white veils are very likely novices, going through at least a year of preparation before their final vows. Dated 1955.
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