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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Title: Burlington Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 photo of a group of Girl Scouts assemble on the steps of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a formal photo. The troop number on one girl's sleeves reads 23. Flag bearers and leaders stand in the back. Photo 2.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Four Girl Scouts, in uniform, and matron cutting layer cake which has written on it: Happy Birthday Girl Scouts. Photo #2.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Four Girl Scouts, in uniform, and matron cutting layer cake which has written on it: Happy Birthday Girl Scouts. Photo #1.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Portrait of Girl Scout troops celebrating birthday of the Girl Scouts. Cake and wrapped boxes are apparent. One girl in center wears paper crown on which it says "Queen." Members of troops 27, 31, 32, and 41 present. Photo #3.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A man is crowning a Girl Scout from Troop 27 with a paper crown on which it says "Queen." Photo #5.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Brownies and Girl Scouts from various troops gather for a group portrait. Scout members of troops 2 and 7 seen. Photo #6.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Brownies and Girl Scouts from various troops gather for a group portrait. Scout members of troops 2 and 7 seen. Photo #5.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girl Scouts sitting on the floor eating birthday cake. At the sides of the room are racks of clothing, some of which have tags. Photo #7.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A Girl Scout is crowned Queen at a birthday party celebration. This may be a March event as the 12th is the date celebrated as the founding of the scouts by Juliette Gordon Low. Photo #4.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957-1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girl Scouts present bouquets of flowers to two women as they stand at a table with a birthday cake. This may be a March event as the 12th is the date celebrated as the founding of the scouts by Juliette Gordon Low.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A Girl Scout of Troop 27 is crowned Queen at a birthday party most likely celebrating the founding of the Girl Scouts by Juliette Gordon Low. Photo #6.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girl Scouts gather around a birthday cake in celebration of the Scouts birthday. This may be a March event as the 12th is the date celebrated as the founding of the scouts by Juliette Gordon Low.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girl Scouts look on as their scout leader cuts a birthday cake celebrating the founding of the scouts.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girls Scouts Birthday Party celebration with scouts gathered for the event. Cake seen to the far left. Members from troops 27, 31, 32, 41 present. Photo #4.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girls Scouts Birthday Party celebration with scouts gathered for the event. Cake seen to the far left. Members from troops 27, 31, 32, 41 present. Photo #3.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Girl Scouts sit on the floor enjoying eating birthday cake in celebration of the founding of the organization. One girl is from Troop 23. Racks of clothing are seen. Photo #7.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957-1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1957 / 1958 photo of Girl Scouts from various troops gathered for a group portrait. Betty North standing third from right. Also present are Beverly Passage(?), Gail Lagrow, Betty Jennison, Donna Norton, Gretchen Strong(?), Diane Pappas. Members from troops 12, 27 and 42 are seen. Photo #2.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957-1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Brownies and Girl Scouts from various troops gather for a group portrait. Scout members of troops 2 and 7 seen. Photo #6.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957-1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Brownies and Girl Scouts from various troops gather for a group portrait. Scout members of troops 2 and 7 seen. Photo #5.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1958 photo of Girl Scouts from various troops gathered for a group portrait. Betty North standing third from right. Also present are Beverly Passage(?), Gail Lagrow, Betty Jennison, Donna Norton, Gretchen Strong(?), Diane Pappas. Members from troops 12, 27 and 42 are seen. Photo #1.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1945 photo of a group of Girl Scouts. Three girls in front hold lit candles. Photo #2.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1945 photo of a group of Girl Scouts and leaders. Photo #1.
Title: Girl Scouts
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1944
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1940s photo of a group of Girl Scouts. Three girls in front hold lit candles. Some damage seen to the right.
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