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Richard LeSesne

Illustration — Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird in 1935 • Illustration — The White Triplex Richard H. LeSesne was an American photographer, noted for his photography of land speed record attempts on Daytona Beach, Florida, in the 1920s and 1930s. More than merely a recorder of other peoples' efforts, LeSesne achieved some celebrity himself as the photographer of these attempts and his signature may be found on photographs of the period along with those of other team members and even the driver himself. He was active from at least 1897 to 1935.

Also recorded as Richard Habersham Le Sesne

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Malcolm Campbell 's 1935 land speed record car Blue Bird at Daytona Beach.

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Born
Richard LeSesne was born on 25 September 1880. · Clarkesville.
Died
Richard LeSesne died on 18 December 1946. · Daytona Beach.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
photographer

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Illustration — Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird in 1935 • Illustration — The White Triplex Richard H. LeSesne was an American photographer, noted for his photography of land speed record attempts on Daytona Beach, Florida, in the 1920s and 1930s. More than merely a recorder of other peoples' efforts, LeSesne achieved some celebrity himself as the photographer of these attempts and his signature may be found on photographs of the period along with those of other team members and even the driver himself. He was active from at least 1897 to 1935.

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Richard LeSesne was a photographer of United States nationality. Richard LeSesne was born at Clarkesville. Death came at Daytona Beach.

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