C. Peter Helck papers 1904-1973

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C. Peter Helck papers 1904-1973

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv93560

Clarence Peter Helck (1893-1988) was a writer and illustrator who became most known for his automobile and racecar illustrations. The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and research files mainly concerning two books, "The Checkered Flag" and "Great Auto Races," and five framed car racing prints.

5.0 linear feet, 11 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Helck, Peter, 1893-1988

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American illustrator. From the description of Letters, 1983 Aug. 5-Aug. 26. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 25017541 C. (Clarence) Peter Helck (1893-1988) was born in New York City on June 17, 1893. As a child he sketched the steam trains that passed near his home. In 1911, Helck began his career as a commercial artist with a New York department store, dropping out of high school to accept the position. Helck developed an early ...