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Halloween In Denver, 1960-1988

by Katie Rudolph on October 26, 2015

A selection of photographs from the Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection.

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Jeff Griffiths, 8, as the wicked Darth Vader. October 30, 1977. Photo by Bill Perry. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

E.T. jack-o-lantern at John Amesse Elementary School. October 27, 1982. Photo by Laura Lynn Fistler. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

“Don’t let children go empty handed on Halloween.” October 26, 1966. Unidentified photographer. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

Pam Bakeman, dressed as a vampire, with Sharon Terrion at the Arapahoe Community College blood bank. October 30, 1984. Photo by Linda McConnell. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

From left to right: Adolph Ayon, Violette Grate, Kennth Montoya, and Patrolman Jack Martin. October 27, 1967. Photo by Howard Brock. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

From left to right: Eric Irwin, Patty and Mike Griffith, and Mark Merriman. October 21, 1964. Unidentified photographer. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

A witch at Denver Bicycle Touring Club’s “In Costume Rally,” Cheesman Park. October 27, 1985. Photo by Ken Paploo. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

Greg Warneke on his way back to his seat at the Nuggets game. October 31, 1985. Photo by Debra Reingold. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

“Black Widow,” Charalotte Sargent, 18, of Louisville. October 29, 1988. Photo by Linda McConnell. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

Indian summer scene on a farm near Golden. October 29, 1978. Photo by Bill Perry. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

Pastoral scene. October 24, 1960. Photo by Bob Talkin. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

Goblins given a warm reception by Mrs. Robert Fiori. October 31, 1966. Photo by Mel Schieltz. Rocky Mountain News Photograph Collection

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