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). 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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Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Published: November 19, 2007, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Collections
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- Burlington (Vt.) [49]
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- image [50]
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- black-and-white photographs [47]
- photographs [47]
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- Auditoriums [50]
- Burlington Memorial Auditorium (Burlington, Vt.) [50]
- Buildings [11]
- Portrait photography [10]
- Boats and boating [8]
- Exhibitions [5]
- Middle school students [4]
- Musical groups [4]
- Musicians [4]
- South Burlington Central School (Vt.) [4]
- Cake [3]
- Drum majorettes [3]
- Exhibit booths [3]
- House furnishings [3]
- Interior architecture [3]
- Children [2]
- Family [2]
- Furniture [2]
- High school graduates [2]
- Orchestra [2]
- Stores, Retail [2]
- Young women [2]
- Architectural photography [1]
- Automobiles [1]
- Chairs [1]
- Choruses [1]
- Cows [1]
- Farms [1]
- Machinery [1]
- Men [1]
- Santa Claus [1]
- Service stations [1]
- Toys [1]
- Women [1]
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Title: Agricultural Exhibitions
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
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.
Title: Agricultural Exhibitions
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of exhibition booths. Fresh vegetables and canned goods are on some of the tables. Undated but may be 1940s ; location may be Burlington Memorial Auditorium.
Title: Agricultural Exhibitions
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of exhibition booths displaying fresh vegetables and canned goods. Undated but may be 1940s; location may be Burlington Memorial Auditorium.
Title: Agricultural Exhibitions
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of exhibition booths. Fresh vegetables and canned goods are on some of the tables. Undated but may be 1940s ; location may be Burlington Memorial Auditorium.
Title: Allstate Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1947
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Vermont All State Band performing. Date unknown. Location may be Burlington Memorial Auditorium. 1947
Title: Allstate Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1947
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Vermont All State Band performing. Date unknown. Location may be Burlington Memorial Auditorium. 1947
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1946-1947; 1946-1947
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1946-1947 Burlington High School drum majorettes standing on the steps of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Photo #5. Fall-Winter
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1944-1946 Portrait of the Burlington High School Band on the steps of Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Photo #2?
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1944-1946 Portrait of the Burlington High School Band on the steps of Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1946-1947
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1946-1947 Portrait of the Burlington High School Band on the steps of Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Photo #1.
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945-1946
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1945-1946 Burlington High School twirlers (drum majorettes) stand outside on the steps of Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. Late Fall - Jan. Photo #4.
Title: Burlington High School Band
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945-1946
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1945-1946 Burlington High School twirlers (drum majorettes) stand outside on the steps of Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. Photo #5.
Title: Edgar Chott & Sons
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1935-1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Mid 1930s Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, VT An assortment of boating supplies: life jackets and buoys, pads and paddles, a model sailboat kit, etc. Apparently a display for a boat show or other business exhibition. Sign reads: American Pad & Textile Co. Edgar Chiott & Son, Distributors.
Title: Edgar Chott & Sons
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1935-1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Mid 1930s Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, VT An assortment of boating supplies: life jackets and buoys, pads and paddles, a model sailboat kit, etc. Apparently a display for a boat show or other business exhibition. Sign reads: American Pad & Textile Co. Edgar Chiott & Son, Distributors. (Slightly darker duplicate of mcalB08F08i02.)
Title: Edgar Chott & Sons
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1935-1936
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Mid 1930s Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, VT Lower level of Memorial Auditorium and a display of boats and boating supplies owned by Edgar Chiott & Sons. Chiott is listed as lighthouse keeper and proprietor in the Burlington city directory. (Duplicate of mcalB08F08i04.)
Title: McAllister Memorabilia
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of a concert taken from the balcony of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. Looks like a combined concert with band, orchestra and chorus.
Title: Memorial Auditorium - Burlington, VT
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1950s photo of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium (Burlington, Vt.) at the intersection of So Union and Main Street.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of the balcony and main floor of the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. Wooden slat folding chairs form rows of seating.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of the balcony and main floor of the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont during a concert. Wooden slat folding chairs form rows of seating. Undated but may be 1930s, 40s.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Exterior view of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont. Located on the corner of Main Street and So Union Street. Looks to be a composite image with outlining of the clouds and American flag.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
View of the main floor of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium during some sort of presentation; perhaps a home show. Mostly women in the audience. Undated but may be 1930s, 40s.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Interior photo of the main floor of the Burlington Memorial Auditorium with a home show type presentation on stage. Home furnishings and kitchen appliances are seen. Wooden slat folding chairs form rows for seating. Undated but may be 1930s, 40s.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
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.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
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 cake with the letter R above it. Many American flags hang from the rafters and along the sides of the room.
Title: Memorial Auditorium, Burlington - Events
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
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 rafters and along the sides of the room. Event celebrating the birthday of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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