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Night for Beggars
October 31, 1963
A group of children in Halloween costumes are reaching out their hands. Caption reads: "Night for Beggars Spooks and goblins prowled the city's streets Wednesday night for the annual pre-Halloween ...
Astronaut Kids
October 30, 1968
Three children, dressed up in homemade astronaut costumes for Halloween. One clever parent has made good use of a football helmet!
Lighted Jack-o-Lanterns
October 31, 1986
Parents with children at a carved pumpkin, or jack-o-lantern, display on lawn on Halloween night.
Sorting Christmas Mail
December 23, 1955
Postal workers sort parcels into bins during the Christmas holiday rush.
Halloween Parade
October 31, 1977
Thousands of people from the inner city flocked to a Halloween Party given to help keep children off the street during the holiday.
