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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Several tables display canned goods and fresh vegetables at an agricultural exhibition. A large banner reads "Buy Victory Bonds". Must have been held in the Fall as there are squash and pumpkins seen. Undated but may be 1940s and location may be Memorial Auditorium in Burlington.
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- Anniversary Celebrations
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- Burlington High School - Chorus
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1952-1960 Photo of BHS chorus with string assemble. A large banner "Merry Christmas" is stretched across the stage curtain. Location is the auditorium at Edmunds High School building. Photo #5?
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- Burlington High School - Theatricals
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Cast portrait of students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) for the comedy "Once and for All" by Sidney Duball. They are seated and standing on stage that is set as a street scene. Banner hanging behind reads in part "Welcome Home Nick". In the 1956 BHS Oread p. 72-73 is...
Show moreCast portrait of students from Edmunds High School building (Burlington High School) for the comedy "Once and for All" by Sidney Duball. They are seated and standing on stage that is set as a street scene. Banner hanging behind reads in part "Welcome Home Nick". In the 1956 BHS Oread p. 72-73 is a complete write-up. Photo #2.
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- Burlington Streets: North Street
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Undated photo of North Street but may be 1930 as the Flynn Theatre for the Performing Arts first opened Nov. 26, 1930 as the banner reads. View is looking west as the tower of the old Lawrence Barnes School is seen in the distance on the left (built 1896, torn down 1957-1958).
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- Burlington: "Cooties" Club
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1949 photo of members of the Burlington Vermont Supreme Cootiette Club of the United States No. 113 celebrate 5 year anniversary. A large cake is held up for display and a banner is stretched across the head table.
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- Camp Marycrest - Activities
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1959 photo of campers standing with a Camp Marycrest banner in front a a decorated truck made to look like a boat. The date July 4, 1609 is lettered on the side of the boat. Other campers are dressed as Samuel de Champlain and Indian guides perhaps in preparation for a parade commemorating...
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- Camp Marycrest - Activities
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1954 photo of a parade on the grounds of Camp Marycrest as campers march down a dirt road carrying large banner.
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- Camp Marycrest - Activities
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1959 photo of campers outside in a field standing and kneeling by a Camp Marycrest banner. Three campers are dressed as Samuel de Champlain and Indian guides. Photo #5?
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- Camp Marycrest - Activities
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1959 photo of campers standing with a Camp Marycrest banner in front a decorated truck made to look like a boat. The date July 4, 1609 is lettered on the side of the boat. Other campers are dressed as Samuel de Champlain and Indian guides perhaps in preparation for a parade or skit. Photo #1.
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- Christ the King School, Burlington
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Students gather around a table displaying a variety of publications by the Catholic Press. Banners and posters encourage students to read books printed by the publisher. "February is Catholic Press month" reads one of the posters hanging from the front of the table. "Be Catholic, read Catholic .....
Show moreStudents gather around a table displaying a variety of publications by the Catholic Press. Banners and posters encourage students to read books printed by the publisher. "February is Catholic Press month" reads one of the posters hanging from the front of the table. "Be Catholic, read Catholic ... join the millions who read the Catholic Press" reads a wall banner. Photo no. 3. Location may be in the school's library. Undated but may be 1950s.
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An interior view of a corner of a room with a view into an adjoining room. A Yale banner and a racket hang from the wall. Furnishings include wicker chairs, a lamps with a fringed lamp shade, a throw covered couch with pillows,toy stuffed dog and a doll. Simple area rugs cover the floor.
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- Kresge's (Burlington Store) - interiors
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Interior view of the remodeled S. S. Kresge Company department store on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont. Seen is the lunch counter with store employees. Nearby counters have a variety of merchandise displayed. Overhead banners and signs indicate the year end holidays are coming soon. Note...
Show moreInterior view of the remodeled S. S. Kresge Company department store on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont. Seen is the lunch counter with store employees. Nearby counters have a variety of merchandise displayed. Overhead banners and signs indicate the year end holidays are coming soon. Note the Turkey Dinner banner and Shop Early sign near the Toy Dept. Date 1950s. See p. 66 Images of America Burlington. Photo #2.
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- Kresge's (Burlington Store) - interiors
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Interior view of the remodeled S. S. Kresge Company department store on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont. Seen is the lunch counter and nearby counters with a variety of merchandise displayed. Overhead banners and signs indicate the year end holidays are coming soon. Note the Turkey Dinner...
Show moreInterior view of the remodeled S. S. Kresge Company department store on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont. Seen is the lunch counter and nearby counters with a variety of merchandise displayed. Overhead banners and signs indicate the year end holidays are coming soon. Note the Turkey Dinner banner and Shop Early sign near the Toy Dept. Photo #1.
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- Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
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Closeup photo of the performing orchestra on stage at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. Two American flags are draped across the face of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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- Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
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Another view of the stage in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. Two American flags are flank the face of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To the left is a replica of a huge birthday cake suspended from the...
Show moreAnother view of the stage in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. Two American flags are flank the face of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To the left is a replica of a huge birthday cake suspended from the rafters. Many American flags hang from the rafters and along the sides of the room. 1930s - 1940s
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- Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
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View of the stage and musical group assembled there in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. Two American flags are flank the face of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To the right is a replica of a huge birthday...
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View of the stage and musical group assembled there in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. To the right is a replica of a huge birthday cake with the letter R above it. Many American flags hang from the...
Show moreView of the stage and musical group assembled there in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. The huge banner across the front of the state reads Happy Birthday. To the right is a replica of a huge birthday cake with the letter R above it. Many American flags hang from the rafters and along the sides of the room. Event celebrating the birthday of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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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...
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