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.
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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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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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- Theatricals
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1947 school dramatic production. Cast poses for a group photo. A garland with hanging Japanese lanterns are seen.
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly?
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- Theatricals
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A young man and woman dressed in elaborate 18th century style costumes bow and curtsy to each other. Perhaps members of a dramatic play production.
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- Theatricals
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A cast of characters in costumes from a play production pose for a group photograph on stage. Appears to be all female (who knows who is in the Santa Claus suit). Undated but may be 1920s or 1930s.
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- Theatricals
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Two young women dressed in sailor suits perform on stage in a play production with arms outstretched.
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- Theatricals
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- 1945
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1945 cast portrait of drama production on stage; perhaps high school. Photo #1.
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- Theatricals
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- 1945
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1945 high school dramatic production photo of central cast on stage. A piano is seen on the floor in front of stage.
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- Theatricals
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast includes a King, Queen, Princess and others.
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- Theatricals
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1946 / 1947. High school dramatic production with three female cast members on stage. One is dressed as a nun.
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- Theatricals
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A cast from the dramatic play production assemble on stage for a group photo with an elaborate stage setting.
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- Theatricals
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly?
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- Theatricals
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1952 portrait cast photo of a high school dramatic production. One actor is in blackface. Photo #3.
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- Theatricals
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The cast of a dramatic play production gather on stage for a group photo. Burlington High School teacher, Miss Marjorie Perrin seated left on sofa. Location may be Edmunds auditorium. Photo #4.
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- Theatricals
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- 1945
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1945 Christmas pageant manger scene on stage. An angel stands behind Mary and Joseph. They are surrounded by kings, shepherds, Inn keeper.
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- Theatricals
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly?
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly?