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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1961 group portrait of an adult musical assemble in robes with orchestra at Burlington High School on the stage at Edmunds. Photo #1.
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1961 group portrait of an adult musical assemble in robes with orchestra at Burlington High School on the stage at Edmunds.
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- Burlington High School - Musical Events
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1956/1957 photo of a large mixed choral group performing at Burlington High School on stage in the Edmunds auditorium. Photo #1?
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1961 group portrait of an adult musical assemble in robes seated with orchestra at Burlington High School on the stage at Edmunds. Photo #4.
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- Burlington High School - Musical Events
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1956/1957 photo of a large mixed choral group assembled for a group portrait at Burlington High School on stage in the Edmunds auditorium.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Undated portrait of a young actor and actress of a play production standing in costume (may be leading characters) on stage that is set as a living room. Painted walls simulate wallpaper. There is overstuffed furniture, windows. Photo #5.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Photo of a scene on stage from a play with cast in character. There is no stage setting; only plain drapery hanging in the background. The stage's upper curtain is seen as well as the front of the stage. Possibly the 1920s, 30s.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Cast portrait of young actors and actresses in various types of costumes. They sit or stand in a room with a tin ceiling and an electric hanging globe lamp.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Formal group portrait of cast seated on stage from a play production. Several male actors dressed in black face as if from a vaudeville, minstrel or stunt night show. A dog (Sheltie?) wearing a harness lies on top of the piano center foreground.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Cast portrait of young actors and actresses in colonial costumes.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Formal cast portrait on stage set for "Green Valley", a comedy fantasy by Frank Wattson. Depicts outdoor scene with log cabin exterior seen to the extreme right. Huge painted sunflowers and a tree trunk to the left. In the 1955 Oread, p. 96-97, is a complete write-up. Photo #1.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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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. See also mcalA17F15i18
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Formal cast portrait of a dramatic production. Cast is in costume and seated or standing in an interior setting with three door ways behind them. Possibly taken in the 1920s or 1930s. See also mcalA17F15i17
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Several actors and actresses (some of them older) stand on a dressed stage for a group portrait in a seated auditorium. A painted back drop curtain of a forest scene is behind them. An upright piano stands below the stage. Name of McAllister's studio embossed in the lower right.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Undated. Six male actors on stage in a formal cast portrait. The stage is set with a room setting; painted walls, windows, over stuffed furniture. Photo #2.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Formal cast portrait with actors and actresses seated or standing on stage. Several cast members (men and women) dressed in black face as if from a vaudeville, minstrel or stunt night show. Miscellaneous music stands and wooden folding chairs clutter the area in front of the stage. Possibly taken...
Show moreFormal cast portrait with actors and actresses seated or standing on stage. Several cast members (men and women) dressed in black face as if from a vaudeville, minstrel or stunt night show. Miscellaneous music stands and wooden folding chairs clutter the area in front of the stage. Possibly taken in the 1920s or 1930s for the school yearbook. Photo #2.
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Formal cast portrait of actors and actresses costumed as alter boys, priest, Native American (Indian) squaws, braves and chiefs. They stand or sit on stage with painted curtain behind them depicting a forest setting. A wooden cross made from what looks like birch logs is directly behind the...
Show moreFormal cast portrait of actors and actresses costumed as alter boys, priest, Native American (Indian) squaws, braves and chiefs. They stand or sit on stage with painted curtain behind them depicting a forest setting. A wooden cross made from what looks like birch logs is directly behind the central actor.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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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 is set as a street scene. Banner hangs in back and reads "Welcome Home Nick." In the 1956 Oread, p. 72-73 is a complete write-up. Photo #4.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Formal cast portrait on stage set for "Green Valley", a comedy fantasy by Frank Wattson, performed in 1955. Depicts an outdoor scene with log cabin exterior seen to the extreme right. Huge painted sunflowers and a tree trunk to the left. In the 1955 Oread, p. 96-97 is a complete write-up. Photo #4.
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- Burlington High School Dramatic Productions
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Cast portrait (women) in costume of a dramatic production taken in a furnished room. Looks like a lighted menorah in the background center left.