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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Published: November 19, 2007, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Collections
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Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Judy Meachum in top hat and tails poses in front of a wall mirror in which her image is reflected. She carries a cane. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 35.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Seven young tap dancers line up and strike a pose in their Tyrolean style skirts, vests, short aprons and tap dance shoes. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance in Burlington, Vermont. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington circa 1955-56. Photo 23.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Six young tap dancers, three girls and three boys pose in their dance recital outfits. The boys wear top hats and tails. The girls wear above the kneel sparkly dresses with thin shoulder straps. Left to right are Karen Brown, Donna Sousie, Judy Meachum, Alan Sousie, Paul Foisy, Norman Matton. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Oil paintings on the wall by Marcel Bergeron. Circa 1957-61. Photo 2.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Donna Sousie and her brother Alan Sousie strike a pose in their tap dance recital costumes in front of a large wall mirror in which their image is reflected. Boy wears top hat and tails. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 7
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Donna Sousie and her brother Alan (children of dance studio owner Lorette Sousie) are reflected in a wall mirror as they pose in their tap dance recital costumes. Location 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Home studio of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance. Circa 1957-61. Photo 4.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Donna Sousie in tap shoes and dance recital outfit strikes a pose in front of a large wall mirror in which her image is reflected. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 2.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Donna Sousie in tap shoes and dance recital outfit strikes a pose in front of a large wall mirror in which her image is reflected. Student and daughter of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 27.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Three young girls in tap shoes and dance recital outfit strikes a pose in front of a large wall mirror in which their image is reflected. Left is Donna Sousie, center is Judy Meachum. All students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 32.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Two young girls pose in their tap dance recital costumes. Location home studio 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont of Sousie School of Dance owned by Lorette Sousie. Circa 1957-61. Photo 22.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A line of young tap dancers have hands on hips as they extend one leg ready for a dance recital. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington circa 1955-56. Photo 23
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Two young girls pose in their tap dance outfits. They are students of the Lorette Sousie at the Sousie School of Dance. Location 138 No. Winooski Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Date circa 1955-56. Photo 33.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A young ballerina strikes a pose in her dance recital outfit in front of a wall mirror in which her image is reflected. She wears a tutu decorated with daisy blossoms on her tulle skirt. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 26.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Four young girls, students of Lorette Sousie at the Sousie School of Dance, pose in their ballerina outfits. Location 138 No. Winooski Ave, Burlington, Vermont, circa 1955-56. Photo 21.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Judy Meachum and her partner in their ballerina dance recital outfits beside a large wall mirror. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 39.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A young girl strikes a pose in her ballerina dance recital outfit. Photo 38. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Same girl as in mcalA10F03i11
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Judy Meachum (left) and her partner strike a pose in their ballerina dance recital outfits in front of a large wall mirror. See also mcalA10F03i11 and 12. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 36.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Five young ballerinas stand or kneel while they strike a pose in their dance recital outfits. Front row: Jill Germaine, Karen Brown. Back row: Jacqueline Deforge, Donna Sousie, Judith Deforge. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Oil paintings on the wall done by Marcel Bergeron. Photo 19.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Patricia Fisher, a young ballerina, balances on her toes as she faces a large wall mirror in which we see her image reflected. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Circa 1955-56. Photo 32
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
A very young tap dancer strikes a pose in her tutu as she stands beside a large wall mirror in which her image is reflected. Student of Lorette Sousie of the Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 37
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Thirteen young tap dancers form a line as they strike a pose in their dance recital outfits and tap dance shoes. Two boys in sailor suits kneel in front of a row of girls in tulle skirted costumes and broad brimmed fur edged hats. Donna Sousie is pictured in the center. Location 138 No. Winooski Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance located in Burlington. Circa 1955-56. Photo 7
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Three young tap dancers wear tulle skirted dance recital outfits and head coverings looking like those of kittens. Left to right are Karen Sousie, Mary Jane Meunier, Susan Ploof. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 6
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Nine very young tap dancers form a line in ascending order of height from left to right. Young boys stand at each end of the line of girls in the center. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance located in Burlington, Vermont. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Circa 1955-56. Photo 20.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Three young girls strike a pose in their tap dance outfits. Students of Lorette Sousie at the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, 115 North Ave, Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1957-61. Photo 12.
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Six young buck-a-roos pose in their hoe-down dungarees with cuffs folded up, plaid shirts, straw hats and tap dance shoes. Alan Sousie, center back row. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, located in Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1955-56. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Photo 24
Title: Dance Recitals
Creator: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963
Date: undated
Resource type: photographs
Resource type: black-and-white photographs
Four young boys salute as they form a straight line in their dance recital toy soldier outfits complete with white gloves and tap dance shoes. They stand before a large wall mirror in which their image is reflected. Students of Lorette Sousie of the Lorette Sousie School of Dance, in Burlington, Vermont. Circa 1955-66. Photo taken at 138 No. Winooski Ave in Burlington. Photo 19
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