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Title: Denby Congratulate Speed Record Fliers, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams received congratulations from the Secretary of the Navy Denby (first name not given) via telegram for their parts in setting speed records.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DenbyCongratulatesFliers
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Title: Personalities in the Broad Field of Sport and Adventure, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, P. & A. Photo, Wide World Photo, International Newsreel
Abstract/Description: Three photos, two of athletes, two of pilots Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams (center photo) with a caption recounting each man's successes in their respective fields.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_PersonalitiesInSport
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Title: Predicts Six Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of Naval Aviation with a corresponding caption noting his belief that planes would be able to travel 300 to 400 miles an hour in the near future. Lt. Harold J. Brow's 274 flight speed is mentioned as the current highest flight speed.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_PredictsSixMPM
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Title: Navy Flyer Sets Speed Mark at 259-Mile Clip, November 3 1923.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: A clipping from an unknown Newspaper detailing the back and forth record breaking flight speeds between Lieutenant Harold J. Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams over Mitchell Field before the National Aeronautic Association and International Aeronautic Association.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavyFlyerSetsMark
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Title: Flies 4.25 Miles a Minute in Breaking All Speed Records, August 14, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: Tiny article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed made at Mitchel Field in his Navy Curtiss racer. The speed was noted as being recorded by electic timers.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Flies4.25MPM
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Title: Marine Aviator Sets New Speed Record; Flies 259 Miles An Hour, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that Lt. L. H. Sanderson, marines, traveled 259 mph in a Navy Wright fighter. It was noted that Sanderson set the record at 238 mph the week prior yet that record was broken by Lt. Harold J. Brow only a few days later.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_MarineAviatorSetsRecord
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Title: Navy Airman Flies 265 Miles An Hour For Speed Record, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Report on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 265 mph at Mitchel Field, averaging 259 mph over his four 3 km course runs during a friendly air race against Lt. A. J. Williams, former Giants pitcher.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyAirmanFlies256MPH
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Title: 259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
Author: The World
Abstract/Description: Clipping from The World which notes Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 259 miles an hour. This article puts a more sensationalist spin on the account of the Wright Field test flights where Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams repeatedly broke each other's speed records in one day.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
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Title: Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, Affiliated Section, November 3, 1923.
Author: The New York Herald
Abstract/Description: An additional section of the article "Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour" which was separated from the main article body for some unknown reason. The clipping details the atmosphere surrounding the Pulitzer Trophy race before being cut off. A continued section was not present alongside the materials.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_3
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Title: Record-Breaking Pulitzer Racers Show Advance in Plane Design, Front and Back, October 19, 1922.
Author: Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description: Combined scans, front and back, of a newspaper clipping regarding a air show held in Detroit in October of 1922 as well as the placements of each pilot, their airplane, and their average speed during a trophy race. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is listed as a third-place finisher.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_Record-BreakingAviator_Full
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Title: Navy Biplane Goes 255 Miles an Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author: New York American
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping from the New York American detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's breaking of a speed record during a qualifying flight for a St. Louis race. The paper's name and date of the article are penciled in at the bottom of the clipping.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyBiplane
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Title: Pulitzer Race Planes, October 19, 1922.
Author: Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description: A clipping from Automotive Industries which showcases the planes utilized in the Pulitzer Race at a Detroit air showcase. The plane labeled number 8 is a Curtiss-Navy racer which was flown by Lieutenant Harold J. Brow, standing before the plane, and placed third overall.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_PulitzerRace
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Title: Pulitzer Race Engines, October 19, 1922.
Author: Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description: Magazine page from Automotive Industries which showcases photos of the various engines used in the planes which took part in the Pulitzer Trophy Race. The first engine showcased was the model used in Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's plane during the race.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_PulitzerRace_2
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Title: Defeated British Team - September 14, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: A newspaper clipping from the New York Tribune showcasing a photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow as well as a photo of the American and British army's polo teams. Brow is noted to have broken an air record after traveling more than four miles and a quarter per minute.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_DefeatedBritishTeam
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Title: First to Travel Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923.
Author: The New York Herald
Abstract/Description: A clipping from the New York Harold showcasing a picture of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow next to a Curtiss-Navy racer. A cropped article also appears which details a St. Louis air race as well as a Navy dirigible the ZR-1 to be tested there.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_FirstToTravelFour
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Title: More Than Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923.
Author: Harold J. Brow
Abstract/Description: A newspaper photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow standing proudly in front of his Navy-Curtiss racer with an accompanying caption detailing his record breaking speed of 244.15 miles per hour. The date of the article is printed on the side in pen.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_MoreThanFour
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Title: Curtiss PLane Flies 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author: New York Daily News
Abstract/Description: A clipping from the New York Daily News showcasing a photo of a Navy-Curtiss plane as well as an accompanying article detailing technical information of the plane and contemporary planes which were being utilized in air races at the time of publishing.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_8-14-1923_CurtissPlane
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Title: Navy Flier Speeds To World's Record, August 14, 1923.
Abstract/Description: Clipping from the New York Times continuing a front page story of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed. This continuing section details technical aspects of the Navy-Curtiss plane as well as some aspects of a Verville-Sperry plane. The article ends by praising the "superiority" of American pilots over foreign ones.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyFlierSpeedsContinued
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Title: Navy Flier Speeds 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Clipping from the New York Times detailing Lieutenant Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed without the use of a dive, noting that he broke a record set only a few days before by Lieutenant L. H. Sanderson. The article was continued onto page four.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyFlierSpeeds
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Title: No Birds Fly So Fast, September 15, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping of a brief article from the New York Times which notes the speed record achievement of planes at the time yet temper excitement with remarks on the dangers that accompany traveling at high speeds.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-15-1923_NoBirdsFly
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