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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- War Bond Campaign
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1944 poster display in store window, perhaps at a travel agency, touting the effectiveness of War Bonds and promoting further sales. Words and phrases used: "Ravaged," [several European countries] "at peace," "No surrender," and "They can take only our bodies!"
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Store window display promoting the sale of War Bonds and American values, as expressed in the "Four Freedoms" paintings by Norman Rockwell. Other items on display have some connection to World War II and the war effort.
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- War Bond Campaign
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1944 photo of a store window display promoting war bonds ("Buy an Extra U.S. War Bond Now!") and heralding the 4th War Loan (or fund raising) campaign. The display also pays tribute to Poland ("a Nation Bathed in Blood") and the strength of the Polish people. One poster has "an open letter to the...
Show more1944 photo of a store window display promoting war bonds ("Buy an Extra U.S. War Bond Now!") and heralding the 4th War Loan (or fund raising) campaign. The display also pays tribute to Poland ("a Nation Bathed in Blood") and the strength of the Polish people. One poster has "an open letter to the unconquerable (?) Poles."
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- War Bond Campaign
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1945 photo of a large store window with several panels devoted to the War Bond campaign. Date may be after May 8th, 1945 (Victory in Europe), since the four posters describe each country as being "at peace," and the "NEXT!" poster (see mcalB21F26i04), indicating Japan as the next theater to be...
Show more1945 photo of a large store window with several panels devoted to the War Bond campaign. Date may be after May 8th, 1945 (Victory in Europe), since the four posters describe each country as being "at peace," and the "NEXT!" poster (see mcalB21F26i04), indicating Japan as the next theater to be conquered, is also on display. Total amounts raised during the 6th War Loan were announced in early Jan., 1945, so this image may have been taken a month or 2 before or after that date. Readers are encouraged to buy more bonds "for total victory and lasting peace."
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- War Bond Campaign
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1945 store window display promoting the sale of War Bonds and American values, as expressed in the "Four Freedoms" paintings by Norman Rockwell. Other items on display (including a Nazi flag) have some connection to World War II and the war effort.
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- War Bond Campaign
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1945 photo of a rather cluttered window display promoting the 6th War Loan. Total amounts raised in the 6th War Loan were announced in early January, 1945, so much of the campaign coincided with the Christmas shopping season, which explains the "Peace on Earth" slogan and other decorations. The...
Show more1945 photo of a rather cluttered window display promoting the 6th War Loan. Total amounts raised in the 6th War Loan were announced in early January, 1945, so much of the campaign coincided with the Christmas shopping season, which explains the "Peace on Earth" slogan and other decorations. The local or regional goal was to raise $2.4 million. Many slogans appear in this display, e.g. "On to Tokyo," "Let's finish the job!" "Let's go for the knock out blow," and "Your country is still at war. Are you?" intimating perhaps an element of complacency or overconfidence on the part of citizens. Name of store is unknown.
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- WCAX Radio
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1945 photo of a group of children in the WCAX radio station with one of the station's broadcasters.
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- WCAX Radio
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1940s photo of a group of children with an adult standing in the WCAX radio studio. They appear to be performers; perhaps there to sing Christmas carols. One little girl holds what may be a song book. A large floor microphone looms over head.
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- WCAX Radio
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1945 WCAX radio broadcast with an older woman, three men (one with papers in front of him) and a younger woman seated at a table with microphones.
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- WCAX Radio
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1940s photo of a group of children with an adult standing in the WCAX radio studio. They appear to be performers; perhaps there to sing Christmas carols. One little girl holds what may be a song book. A large floor microphone looms over head.
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- Weddings
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August 25, 1956. Newly wed Betty Phillips and R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand outside in front of the First Baptist Church in Burlington, Vermont with the complete wedding party; parents, bride's maids and best man. Betty was a member of the church. Her parents were Carl and Kay Phillips.
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- Weddings
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1947 Bride and groom standing outside the church. Location is the First United Methodist Church entrance on Buell Street side, Burlington, Vermont. See also mcalB22F08i02, mcalB22F08i03
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- Weddings
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1947 bride, groom and members of the wedding party standing in a church sanctuary. First United Methodist Church, Burlington?
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- Weddings
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A young woman of color stands with several other ladies all dressed in long gowns in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St Mary's Academy in Burlington, Vermont. Seen behind is the statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #7.
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- Weddings
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A young woman of color places a crown on the head of the statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Also seen are several other young ladies, a boy and a girl. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #2.
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- Weddings
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Very dark print. August 25, 1956. Photo of a wedding ceremony in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont. The bride Betty Phillips, her father Carl Phillips and groom R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand before the Rev. Elden G. Bucklin with members of the wedding party on either...
Show moreVery dark print. August 25, 1956. Photo of a wedding ceremony in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont. The bride Betty Phillips, her father Carl Phillips and groom R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand before the Rev. Elden G. Bucklin with members of the wedding party on either side. Mrs. Katherine (Eckley) Dopp, organist.
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- Weddings
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Seven young women stand in front of what may be the stage of Mount St Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. They all wear long wedding like gowns and each wears a veil. Could they be part of a May Crowning ceremony? Photo #3.
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- Weddings
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August 25, 1956. Newly wed bride Betty Phillips and groom R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand outside to one side of the main entrance to the First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont. Betty was a member of the church. She wears a full length gown and holds her bouquet. Photo #1.
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- Weddings
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August 25, 1956. Photo of a wedding ceremony in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont. The bride Betty Phillips, her father Carl Phillips and groom R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand before the Rev. Elden G. Bucklin with members of the wedding party on either side. Mrs....
Show moreAugust 25, 1956. Photo of a wedding ceremony in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont. The bride Betty Phillips, her father Carl Phillips and groom R. Chandler Blodgett, Jr. stand before the Rev. Elden G. Bucklin with members of the wedding party on either side. Mrs. Katherine (Eckley) Dopp, organist.
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- Weddings
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A young woman of color stands with several other ladies all dressed in long gowns in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Seen behind is the statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #7.