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Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
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    • Description: Undated photo of a VFW Ladies Auxiliary event, with members standing at attention as they listen to a designated speaker. Burlington had ca. 20 organizations for military veterans in the years following World War II.
    • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


    War Bond Campaign
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      • Date Created: 1944
      • Description: 1944 Three women standing behind what appears to be a War Bonds sales counter (location unknown). Patriotic background has slogans like "Back the Attack!," "Keep 'em fighting," and "For baby's future, Buy War Bonds," a not so subtle appeal to the safety of children. A list of charitable organizations (mostly for women) competing in the purchase of bonds is posted in the upper left corner.
      • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


      Veterans of Foreign Wars
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        • Date Created: circa 1946
        • Description: Ca. 1946 photo of a promotion for "Wear a V.F.W. Buddy Poppy," very likely a fund raising activity for the VFW. Two women hold a poster describing the concept, while a veteran (wearing the cap) either receives or gives a poppy to a lady. The location may be the offices of the VFW at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. (Howard Plant Post, #782). In the background are an American flag, the VFW post flag, a cross, and some military emblems.
        • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


        Veterans of Foreign Wars
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          • Date Created: 1952
          • Description: 1952 photo of a VFW Christmas event, very likely at Memorial Auditorium. Men and women wearing garrison caps with veterans' insignia are seated and standing for a portrait, with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree in the background.
          • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


          Veterans of Foreign Wars
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            • Description: Undated photo of a gathering of veterans and their spouses. Flag displays the name of the local VFW post. Howard W. Plant was the first Burlington casualty of World War I. A memorial in Battery Park is dedicated to his memory, and the Burlington VFW Post no. 782 bears his name.
            • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


            Vermont Structural Steel Co. - Buildings' Interiors
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              • Date Created: circa 1951
              • Description: Ca. 1951 photo of the administrative office at Vt. Structural Steel. Three employees are present but difficult to see because of the under exposure and blurred areas.
              • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


              First Congregational Church - Organizations
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                • Date Created: 1953
                • Description: 1953 group photo of Rev. Charles Stanley and Mrs. Jones with several people including children, parents and older adults. Photo #2.
                • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


                May Crowning
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                  • Date Created: 1945
                  • Description: 1945 portrait photo of a priest, several women and children standing outside along with a religious banner as they take part in May Crowning, a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May whereby an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin is ceremonially crowned recognizing her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.
                  • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


                  Portraits - Family
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                    • Date Created: 1950
                    • Description: 1950 photo of a man, a woman, a mare and her colt standing outside on a grassy field in front of a house. Photo #2.
                    • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs


                    Portraits - Family
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                      • Date Created: 1945
                      • Description: 1945 outdoor photo of 2 women and 7 men, same Farm Bureau group seen in mcalB14F24i11.
                      • Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs