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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Photo of a play production cast gathered together in a room with a hanging chandelier. They are dressed in costume.
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1958 cast portrait photo from a high school dramatic production "The Lowland Sea", a contemporary opera performed in the auditorium of Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) Photo #3. See 1958 BHS Oread yearbook for writeup. Photo #2.
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1945 cast portrait of drama production on stage; perhaps high school. Photo #2.
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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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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly?
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Portrait of an all women's cast dressed in Greek / Roman costumes (togas). They stand on stage in front of a setting of an ancient temple. One of Burlington High School dramatic productions. See also mcalA02F13i05
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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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Cast portrait of high school students on the set from a play production by students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School), "Sabrina Fair" by Samuel Taylor performed in 1956. In the BHS yearbook Oread p. 74-75 is a complete write-up. See also mcalA02F12i05, mcalA02F12i06,...
Show moreCast portrait of high school students on the set from a play production by students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School), "Sabrina Fair" by Samuel Taylor performed in 1956. In the BHS yearbook Oread p. 74-75 is a complete write-up. See also mcalA02F12i05, mcalA02F12i06, mcalA02F12i08
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1952 high school dramatic production. The all female cast members stand on stage. Two wear large hats with long dark veils. They pose on stage with a living room or parlor setting. Photo #2.
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1952 Burlington High School senior play, "Don't Keep Him Waiting" performed in the Taft School auditorium. See 1952 BHS Oread for writeup. Photo #2.
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1959 Christmas pageant photo at an elementary Catholic school taken in the classroom. Virgin Mary holds a Baby Jesus and is surrounded by kings, angels, and shepherds (with a lamb). School desks seen in front. Blackboard behind with theme garland strung across it.
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Cast portrait of high school students on the set from a play production by students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School), "Sabrina Fair" by Samuel Taylor performed in 1956. In the BHS yearbook Oread p. 74-75 is a complete write-up. See also mcalA02F12i05, mcalA02F12i06,...
Show moreCast portrait of high school students on the set from a play production by students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School), "Sabrina Fair" by Samuel Taylor performed in 1956. In the BHS yearbook Oread p. 74-75 is a complete write-up. See also mcalA02F12i05, mcalA02F12i06, mcalA02F12i08
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Photo of a stage setting for Burlington High school play, "Green Valley", a comedy fantasy by Frank Wattson, performed in 1955 in the auditorium attached to the Edmunds High School building. Scene depicts an outdoor scene. A log cabin exterior is seen to the right. Center stage seems to have ...
Show morePhoto of a stage setting for Burlington High school play, "Green Valley", a comedy fantasy by Frank Wattson, performed in 1955 in the auditorium attached to the Edmunds High School building. Scene depicts an outdoor scene. A log cabin exterior is seen to the right. Center stage seems to have "rocks" or "boulders" arranged in a seating formation. Photo #2. Painted sunflowers and tree trunk are to the left with table in front. Oread 1955 p. 96-97 has complete write-up.
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1958 cast portrait photo from a high school dramatic production "The Lowland Sea", a contemporary opera performed in the auditorium of Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) Photo #4. See 1958 BHS Oread yearbook for writeup.
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1952 minstrel show? Photo #1.
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1947 high school dramatic production. Living dining room setting. Kellogg's corn flakes cereal on table.
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1948 / 1949. Portrait photo of cast on stage of a Dutch theme production. Various aged children. Photo #2.
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1947 high school dramatic production. Living room setting with fireplace. Photo #4.
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Cast portrait of high school students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) for comedy "Once and for All" by Sidney Duball. Stage set with a street scene. Banner hangs in back and reads "Welcome Home Nick." Photo #1. See also mcalB03F20i09 In the 1956 Oread, p. 72-73 is a...
Show moreCast portrait of high school students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) for comedy "Once and for All" by Sidney Duball. Stage set with a street scene. Banner hangs in back and reads "Welcome Home Nick." Photo #1. See also mcalB03F20i09 In the 1956 Oread, p. 72-73 is a complete write-up.
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A man and woman pose in Colonial period costumes in a living room setting with a fire burning in an elegant fireplace.