Louis L. McAllister Photographs

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). 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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54 Portrait photography. 45 Burlington (Vt.). 14 Children. 14 Women. 13 High school students. 11 Christ the King Church (Burlington, Vt.). 11 First communion. 10 Burlington High School (Burlington, Vt.). 10 Girls. 9 Buildings. 9 Edmunds Elementary School (Burlington, Vt.). 9 High school graduates. 9 Men. 9 Priests. 9 Vergennes (Vt.). 7 Auditoriums. 7 Choruses. 7 High school students -- Dramatic production. 6 Women veterans. 5 Burlington Memorial Auditorium (Burlington, Vt.). 5 Christ the King School (Burlington, Vt.). 5 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. 4 Bands (Music). 4 Camp Marycrest (Vt.). 4 Camping. 4 Grand Isle (Vt.). 4 Musical groups. 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Ladies Auxiliary. Dept. of Vermont. 4 Veterans. 4 Winooski (Vt.). 4 Winooski High School (Winooski, Vt.). 3 Cake. 3 Interior architecture. 3 Milton (Vt.). 3 Milton Middle/High School (Milton, Vt.). 3 Musicians. 3 Radio stations. 3 Supreme Cootiette Club of the United States. 2 Actors. 2 Basketball. 2 Department stores. 2 High school athletes. 2 Mount St. Mary's Academy (Burlington, Vermont). 2 S.S. Kresge Company. 2 Salvation Army. 2 Trucks. 2 Worship programs. 1 Advertising. 1 Architectural photography. 1 Athletics. 1 Baseball. 1 Bridegrooms. 1 Class reunions. 1 College students. 1 Dwellings. 1 Exhibit booths. 1 Exhibitions. 1 Flowers. 1 Gymnasiums. 1 Middle school students. 1 Orchestra. 1 Parades. 1 Radio broadcasters. 1 School children. 1 Street photography. 1 Toys. 1 Trinity College (Burlington, Vt.). 1 University of Vermont. 1 Young women.

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Miniature of Camp Marycrest - Activities
Camp Marycrest - Activities
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    • Date Created: 1959
    • Description: 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 Champlain landing on the shores of the lake. Photo #2
    • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
    Miniature of Christ the King School - First Communion
    Christ the King School - First Communion
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      • Description: Christ the King School - First Communion 1951 with children assembled outside. The boys wear jackets in this picture. Two priests are seen along with a religious banner and an altar boy back row center. Photo #1.
      • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
      Miniature of Christ the King School - First Communion
      Christ the King School - First Communion
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        • Description: Christ the King School - First Communion 1953 with the children assembled outside with one boy holding a banner. Photo #1.
        • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
        Miniature of Trinity College, Burlington
        Trinity College, Burlington
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          • Description: Undated photo of Trinity College graduates in cap and gown are joined by other young women dressed in long gowns on the steps of Mann Hall on campus. A young woman in gown and veil stands center with a young girl and boy at either side of her. Banner to far right. Photo #4?
          • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
          Miniature of Cootiette Club, Burlington
          Cootiette Club, Burlington
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            • Description: Members of the Burlington Vermont Supreme Cootiette Club of the United States No. 113 sit for a formal portrait. They sit on a stage with the club's banner to the left and the American flag to the right. Banner reads in part Lincoln Club No. 113, Burlington, Vermont with a partial date April 3, 194-. A large Welcome sign hangs behind the women. Many wear the club vests and hats. The club is a voluntary, non-profit auxiliary women's club formed to offer support to veterans and families as part of the VFW. Clubs nationwide formed as early as 1930 with national headquarters in Sacramento, California. Women had to be at least 18 years of age. Photo 2.
            • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
            Miniature of Houses - Unidentified - Interiors
            Houses - Unidentified - Interiors
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              • Description: 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.
              • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
              Miniature of Burlington High School - Chorus
              Burlington High School - Chorus
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                • Description: 1952-1960 Photo of BHS chorus. A large banner "Merry Christmas" is stretched across the stage curtain. Location is the auditorium at Edmunds High School building where Burlington High School was held. Photo #1.
                • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
                Miniature of Camp Marycrest - Activities
                Camp Marycrest - Activities
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                  • Description: 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.
                  • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
                  Miniature of Christ the King School - First Communion
                  Christ the King School - First Communion
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                    • Description: Christ the King School - First Communion 1948/1949 with children assembled outside. The boys wear dark jackets in this picture. Also seen is an altar boy holding a religious banner back row center. Photo #1.
                    • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
                    Miniature of Christ the King School - First Communion
                    Christ the King School - First Communion
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                      • Description: Christ the King School - First Communion 1951 with children assembled outside. The boys do not have jackets but wear long sleeved white shirts and ties. A priest is seen along with a religious banner and an altar boy back row center. Photo #2.
                      • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs