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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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- 1950
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1950 group photo of one man (Maj. Ed Russell), several women (Maj. Elsie Russell, in uniform, closest to the flag) and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See...
Show more1950 group photo of one man (Maj. Ed Russell), several women (Maj. Elsie Russell, in uniform, closest to the flag) and children at the Salvation Army. The children hold rolled certificates. Large portrait painting of "General" William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, on the wall behind. (See the portrait of Booth at: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b39560/) Burlington's location was once at 117 Cherry Street. Photo #1. Duplicate of mcalB17F21i14
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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- undated
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Undated family photo of Salvation Army members. The local mission was usually led by a married couple. This photo probably dates from the early 1950s.
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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- undated
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Undated family portrait of two Salvation Army members with their children.
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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- 1948-1949
- Description
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1948-1949 photo of four young children standing with Maj. Elsie Russell of the Salvation Army in a presentation of some sort. The children each hold a toy. May be at 117 Cherry St., Burlington.
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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- 1949
- Description
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Sponsored Movie. 1949 photo of a large group of children and adults gathered to see a movie, hosted perhaps by the Salvation Army. The presence of Santa Claus indicates the time of year. On Wed., Dec. 21st, 1949, the Salvation Army had a Christmas party for children. This may be it. The newspaper...
Show moreSponsored Movie. 1949 photo of a large group of children and adults gathered to see a movie, hosted perhaps by the Salvation Army. The presence of Santa Claus indicates the time of year. On Wed., Dec. 21st, 1949, the Salvation Army had a Christmas party for children. This may be it. The newspaper account did not mention the location or whether a movie was shown.
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- Title
- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- undated
- Description
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A family portrait of an unidentified man and woman of the Salvation Army and five children. Photo #3. May be at 117 Cherry St., Burlington. See also mcalA09F12i35, mcalA15F02i07, mcalA16F01i32, mcalA15F02i05
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- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- 1948-1949
- Description
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1948-1949 - Salvation Army children's class. Children of various ages hold what appear to be certificates. Perhaps certificates of completion of a summer vacation bible school? Location may be Cherry St headquarters in Burlington. Portrait of SA founder, "General" William Booth seen on the wall...
Show more1948-1949 - Salvation Army children's class. Children of various ages hold what appear to be certificates. Perhaps certificates of completion of a summer vacation bible school? Location may be Cherry St headquarters in Burlington. Portrait of SA founder, "General" William Booth seen on the wall in back. Majors Ed and Elsie Russell, leaders of the mission ca. 1940-1951 are in the back row. Photo #2.
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- Title
- Salvation Army
- Date Created
- 1949
- Description
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Sponsored Movie. 1949 photo of a large group of children and adults gathered to see a movie, hosted perhaps by the Salvation Army. The presence of Santa Claus indicates the time of year. On Wed., Dec. 21st, 1949, the Salvation Army had a Christmas party for children. This may be it. The newspaper...
Show moreSponsored Movie. 1949 photo of a large group of children and adults gathered to see a movie, hosted perhaps by the Salvation Army. The presence of Santa Claus indicates the time of year. On Wed., Dec. 21st, 1949, the Salvation Army had a Christmas party for children. This may be it. The newspaper account did not mention the location or whether a movie was shown.
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- School Groups - Unidentified
- Date Created
- 1948-1949
- Description
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Ca. 1948 photo of some young children at their church (denomination unknown). Some girls are wearing white dresses, which perhaps means that this is the day of their First Communion.
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- St. Anthony's Church and School
- Date Created
- 1945
- Description
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1945 group of young children with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor of St. Anthony Parish since 1940. Most seem to be dressed for First Communion, although the older boys have dark blazers and navy style caps. The picture may have been taken shortly after Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), which would...
Show more1945 group of young children with Rev. Edmund Marion, pastor of St. Anthony Parish since 1940. Most seem to be dressed for First Communion, although the older boys have dark blazers and navy style caps. The picture may have been taken shortly after Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), which would explain the prominence of the American flag. The parish school seen in the background opened Oct. 8, 1931, closed in 1971, and was demolished in 1980.
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- St. John Vianney Church
- Date Created
- 1948-1949
- Description
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First communion class outside on the steps of St. John Vianney Church in So. Burlington, Vt. with a nun and Reverend Bernard R. Spears. Dated 1948-1949.
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- St. John Vianney Church
- Date Created
- 1949
- Description
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First communion class outside on the steps of St. John Vianney Church in So. Burlington, Vt. with a nun and Reverend Bernard R. Spears. Dated 1949.
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- Stores - Windows - Unidentified
- Date Created
- undated
- Description
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Large window display of clothing and accessories for infants and children (store, location, and date unknown). Possibly The Children's Shop at 20-24 Church St., Burlington, Vt.?
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- Theatricals
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1946 / 1947 Christmas pageant. Photo #2.
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- Theatricals
- Date Created
- 1944
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1944. Women in long gowns are gathered on stage. Central is a crowned woman seated with attendants and children around her. Is this a May Crowning?
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- Theatricals
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1947 Christmas gathering of children, an angel, Santa Claus and his little elf helper and a Christmas tree in the background. They are in the hallway of a school or other public building. One rides a hobby horse and a girl plays the xylophone.
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- Theatricals
- Date Created
- 1944
- Description
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1944. Is this a May Crowning?
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- Theatricals
- Date Created
- 1937
- Description
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- Theatricals
- Description
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1946 / 1947 Christmas pageant with Christmas trees. Photo #1.
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- Trinity College - Groups
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1951. Outdoor photo on steps of Mann Hall of a large group of children with mothers and caregivers, very likely part of Trinity College's interest in early childhood development and early diagnosis of developmental disorders. Childrens Day? Photo #3.