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: Congregational Church - Choirs - Childrens
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 photo of children's choir in the sanctuary. Easter as there are tulips, lilies and palms in the back. Photo 1.
Title: Congregational Church, First
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of the First Congregational Church organ screen and loft. Folding chairs are seen in front of the screen. Undated but may be 1950s. This balcony is over the center door leading into the sanctuary.
Title: Congregational Church, First
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of the First Congregational Church organ screen and loft with organ in place. Undated but may be 1950s. A plaque is seen above the wall clock. This balcony is over the center door leading into the sanctuary.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. George Lawrence addresses a group of church youth in one of the downstairs meeting rooms. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. George Lawrence addresses a group of church youth arranged in a semi-circle in one of the downstairs meeting rooms. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Unidentified group of people in a large commercial type kitchen. Looks like taffy candy is being made.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Staff members of the church include (back row) Rev. George W. Lawrence, Jr (Associate Minister) and Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, DD (Minister). Second from left is Cora Prior, next to her is Fanny Edgarton, then Helen Best and Prudence B. They stand outside in front of the chapel next to the main church building. May be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A photo of church staff. In the back, to the far left is Carlton Twitchell (church maintenance), the taller man is Rev. George W. Lawrence, Jr. (Associate Minister). 2nd row is Fanny Edgerton, Prudence B., Julia Smith Salmon (Choir). Front row is Rev. Charles Stanley Jones with Cora Prior 2nd from right and Helen Best on the far right. Outside the chapel next to the main church building. 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. George W. Lawrence (left, Associate Minister) and Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, Minister, in clerical robes standing at the pulpit. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A photo of boy scout John Allen receiving his God and Country Award from the Assistant Minister Rev. George Lawrence and Mr. Dean (probably the scout leader)in the First Congregational Church sanctuary with the pulpit behind the three men. Taken mid 1950s. John was a member of the church and resided on Pine Street in Burlington.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Children's choir assembled in the sanctuary with choir director in the back row along with Rev. Charles Stanley Jones and Rev. George Lawrence. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Children's choir assembled in the sanctuary with choir director in the back row along with Rev. Charles Stanley Jones and Rev. George Lawrence. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of what looks to be two young people's choirs. Older youth in the back row and younger children in the front stand in the church sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of what looks to be two young people's choirs. Older youth in the back row and younger children in the front stand in the church sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Children's choir assembled in the sanctuary with Rev. Charles Stanley Jones and Rev. George Lawrence standing in the back at the pulpit. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of youth choir assembled in the sanctuary along with choir director seen in the back row to the upper right. Undated but may be 1950s.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Fran Howe is 2nd from left in front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show. Photo #27. See also mcalB08F20i07
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Fran Howe is 2nd from left in front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Fran Howe is 4th from left in front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Photo #3. Fran Howe is 6th from left in front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Photo #2. Fran Howe is center front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Photo of adult choir assembled in the sanctuary. Undated but may be 1950s. Photo #1. Fran Howe is center front row. She was affectionately known as the "Bird Lady" as she often appeared on Burlington, Vermont's WCAX Across the Fence television show.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. Dr. Charles Stanley Jones with Mrs. Vera Jones. Rev. Jones was the minister of the church in the mid 1950s. No date or identification on the photo.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, DD and Mrs. Jones (?) Rev. Jones was minister of the church in the mid 1950s. No identification on photo. Undated.
Title: Congregational Church, First - Groups
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, DD and Mrs. Vera Jones. Rev. Charles Stanley (as he was called) was minister of the church in the mid 1950s. No identification on photo. Undated.
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