Mcallister Collection
"McAllister: A Name Woven into History and Landscapes" From the serene waters of Waterfoot Harbour, Co. Antrim to the captivating view from Ardsbeg, Co
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"McAllister: A Name Woven into History and Landscapes" From the serene waters of Waterfoot Harbour, Co. Antrim to the captivating view from Ardsbeg, Co. Donegal, McAllister's presence is felt across diverse landscapes. Samuel Ward McAllister (1827 - 1895), an arbiter and social commentator in both United States and Europe, left an indelible mark with his published commentary on social class and customs in "Society as I have found it, " subtitled The Cuisine. P. McAllister's legacy intertwines with history, as seen through the lens of a mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister near Savannah, Georgia captured in a timeless black-and-white photo from 1864. John McAllister Schofield (1831-1906), an esteemed American army officer, stands tall in a wood engraving from 1887 by John Schofield himself. Ellen McAllister, at ninety-one years old, holds the distinction of being the oldest resident—a testament to endurance and resilience that defines the McAllisters' spirit. In a portrait dating back to 1851, Lizzie, John, Annie, and Mitchell McAllister embody youthful innocence while representing another chapter of this storied family's lineage. A precious daguerreotype from 1844 captures William Mitchell Mcallister as an infant—an image frozen in time that encapsulates generations past. During times of hardship like the devastating flood of 1937 at Tent City Refugee Camps—ninety-year-old Ellen Mcallister becomes a symbol of strength amidst adversity—a beacon for hope. The Brickfield bears witness to countless stories etched within its walls—a place where memories are forged by those who bear the name "McAllister. " W. J. Coombes' artistry brings these fragments together—painting vivid pictures that connect us to the rich tapestry of McAllister's history.