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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- Edmunds Elementary School (Burlington, Vt.) [117]
- Burlington High School (Burlington, Vt.) [113]
- Portrait photography [55]
- High school students [38]
- Auditoriums [37]
- High school students Dramatic production [19]
- Baseball [18]
- Choruses [15]
- Actors [12]
- Banners [9]
- Construction projects [9]
- Drum majorettes [8]
- Buildings [7]
- Interior architecture [7]
- High school teachers [5]
- Cheerleading [4]
- Bands (Music) [3]
- High school students Track and field [3]
- Orchestra [3]
- Costume [2]
- Musicians [2]
- Boys [1]
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Topic: ("Edmunds Elementary School (Burlington, Vt.)")
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Interior view of the stage area being constructed at the Burlington High School (at Edmunds building) auditorium / gymnasium
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Exterior view of the newly constructed Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School.
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Exterior view of the newly constructed Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School.
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Interior view of the construction of the Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School.
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Interior view of the construction of the Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School. View looking toward the stage.
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Exterior view of the newly constructed Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School. Shows fire escapes, entrance and parked cars.
Title: Burlington High School - Auditorium Construction
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951-1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 / 1952 Exterior view of the newly constructed Burlington High School Auditorium / Gymnasium on South Union Street in Burlington, Vermont. Attached to the Edmunds building currently the Edmunds Elementary School.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1945
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1946 Three members of the Burlington High School baseball team stand outside of the Edmunds High School building. One wears the uniform, one wears pullover letter sweater, the last wears jacket with letter "B"
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1944
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Spring 1944 Burlington High School baseball team in uniform with coach standing on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1949
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Spring 1946 Burlington High School baseball team in uniform with coach standing on steps of the Edmunds High School building. Photo #1.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1956-1957
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Fall 1946 - Summer 1947 BHS baseball team in uniform with coach on steps of Edmunds High School building. See also mcalA02F10i06 for slightly lighter and better resolution of photo.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1956-1957
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Fall 1956 - Summer 1957 Burlington High School baseball team in uniform with coach Orrie Jay on steps of Edmunds High School building.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Spring 1957 Burlington High School baseball team in uniform with coach Orrie Jay (back row left) standing on steps of Edmunds High School building. One team member holds a trophy. Brief case in front center.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1949
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Spring 1949 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay assembled on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Bill Jay kneels in front with bat. Photo #1.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1949
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1949 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay (back row far right) assembled on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #3.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1949
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1949 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay assembled on the steps of Edmunds High School building. The word "Burlington" lettered across uniform shirts.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1949
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1949 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay assembled on the steps of Edmunds High School building. The word "Burlington" lettered across uniform shirts. Photo #1.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1952
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1952 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay (back row far right) standing outside on the steps of the Edmunds High School building. The word "Burlington" lettered across uniform shirts. Photo #1.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay outside on the steps of the Edmunds High School building. The word "Burlington" lettered on uniform shirts. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1951
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1951 Burlington High School baseball team (hats off) with Coach Orrie Jay outside on the steps of the Edmunds High School building. Members have taken off their baseball caps. The word "Burlington" lettered on uniform shirts. Photo #3.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1958 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay seated on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1958 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay seated on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #3.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1957-1958
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1958 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay standing on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1959
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1959 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay standing on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #2.
Title: Burlington High School - Baseball
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: 1959
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
1959 Burlington High School baseball team with Coach Orrie Jay seated on the steps of Edmunds High School building. Photo #3.
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