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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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly? Photo #6.
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1945 / 1946 photo of theatrical performance with a biblical theme as part of what looks to be a graduation ceremony at Mount St. Mary's Academy. May be angels of the Heavenly Host. (Luke 2:13) Photo #4.
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Cast photo of high school dramatic production on stage at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Photo #2. Madame Butterfly?
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1945 photo of cast on stage in costume for a theatrical performance at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Kitchen scene with actors gathered around a dining table with checkered table cloth. Photo #2.
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1957 group photo of cast members of a student production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. A nun stands center. Photo #5.
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1955 photo of a theatrical performance with a biblical theme. Presented here is the birth of the Baby Jesus.The entire cast of the play seems to be on stage for what may be a Christmas pageant. Photo #2.
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1946 photo of cast members of a theatrical performance on stage of Mount St. Mary's Academy. A young maiden seems to be refusing the advances of a gentleman suitor. Photo #5.
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1945 / 1946 Mount St. Mary's Academy graduation (graduates in cap and gown in forefront). Skit with Presentation of the Baby Jesus at the Temple. Also present was Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Anna. Photo #5.
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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 #1.
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1958 group photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. A king and queen are seated on their thrones. Other actors stand along side. Photo #31.
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1944 photo of cast of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. See also mcalB13F05i17
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14 actors portray uniformed soldiers as they stand on the steps of the stage of Mount St. Mary's Academy. Photo # 3.
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1946 photo the cast of a Mount St. Mary's Academy theatrical performance. Photo #4.
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Three young people dressed as the Three Wisemen (Magi) present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Christ Child in what appears to be a Christmas pageant at Mount St. Mary's Academy in Burlington. A manger scene hangs behind the altar which has been set up on the stage with the...
Show moreThree young people dressed as the Three Wisemen (Magi) present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Christ Child in what appears to be a Christmas pageant at Mount St. Mary's Academy in Burlington. A manger scene hangs behind the altar which has been set up on the stage with the tabernacle. See also mcalA15F09i08, mcalA15F07i28.
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1958 group photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Photo #32.
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A high school dramatic production at Mount St. Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. All female cast. Madame Butterfly? Photo #1.
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Group photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Actors are in biblical costumes of New Testament times. Center may be Jesus, others may be Virgin Mary, Joseph, Judas Iscariot (he holds money bag and rope), Roman soldier. Photo #4.
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1944 photo of cast of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. See also mcalB13F05i18
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1955 group photo of cast members of a theatrical production with a biblical theme. Four young women stand and pose as if dancing holding one arm over their heads. A stage setting curtain with many stars serving as scenery is seen behind. Photo #6.
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Group photo of cast members of a theatrical production at Mount St. Mary's Academy. Actors are in biblical costumes of New Testament times. Center may be Jesus, others may be Virgin Mary, Joseph, Judas Iscariot (he holds money bag and rope), Roman soldier. Photo #3.