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Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, March 11, 1922 C. M. Barnett Correspondence.
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Author
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C. M. Barnett, William H. Knowles
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Abstract/Description
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March 11, 1922 letter from Mr. Barnett of Clinchfield Navigation Company in New York to William H. Knowles of the Pensacola Maritime Corporation offering an opinion that the Texas Co will compromise following the ruling that the contract was valid but improper instructions were sent to the jury regarding the amount of damages.
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folder1207_pensacolamaritimecorpvsthetexascorp_209
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Model-F Above Sailboat on Pensacola Bay, 1914-1918.
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Author
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Unknown
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of a Model-F Curtiss flying boat silhouetted in the sunset above a sailboat taken sometime between 1914-1918. Wooden ships are docked at the Pensacola port in the distance.
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Identifier
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uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1914-1918photo_flyingcurtissabovesailboat(2)
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Title
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Aerial of Melinda's Ditch, 1916-1917.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Abstract/Description
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Aerial photo of Melinda's Ditch taken sometime between 1916 and 1917. The name refers to the stream in the bottom center of the photo which was named after a woman who owned a brothel on a hill overlooking Woolsey and the bay. The house stood where a riding corral rests in the center of the photo. A sandy walking path is visible leading from the corral to the stream. On the back of the photo is an archival summary in type which provides the context for the name of the stream.
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uwfnam_NAS_1916-1917_photo_aerialofmelindasditch
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Set of related objects
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Camp Bennett, 1917-1918.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Abstract/Description
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Undated photo of Camp Bennett at NAS Pensacola. The arched entrance to the camp and nearby tents are visible among the trees in the center of the photo. The back of the photo holds a stamp of official ownership by the Navy as well as a possible accession date of the photo itself. An archival summary is also provided on the back.
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uwfnam_NAS_1916-1917_photo_campbennett
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Set of related objects
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Lone Curtiss AH flyer on Ramp, 1914-1915.
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Author
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U.S. Navy, D. McMahon
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of a Curtiss AH model plane on its ramp along the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1914-1915. As men work on the plane children look on, three of who appear to be black.
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uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914-1915photo_lonecurtissonramp(1)
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Navy Calls Halt At Flight of 4.6 Miles Per Minute.
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Unknown Publication
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Report that Rear Admiral W. A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics, ordered that all speed races would be put on hold due to the belief of his Technical Staff that the navy planes utilized in the contests had reached their physical limits at that time. The continuation recounts the nature of the speed races between Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams noting Williams had the higher average speed though that Brow attained the highest single speed of 274 mph.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyCallsHalt_cmpd
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Set of related objects
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Rival Flyers Break Record Thrice In Day, November 5, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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Clipping from the New York Tribune detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams and their speed record breaking day at Mitchel Field the previous afternoon before 2,000 spectators.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_RivalFlyers_cmpnd
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Set of related objects
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H. J. Brow in Plane May 31, 1934.
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Harold J. Brow, U.S.S. Saratoga
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of H. J. Brow in the cockpit of a plane on board the U.S.S. Saratoga. The back of photo details the date it was taken, the photographer, and the original owners of the rights to the photograph.
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Date Issued
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1934-05-31
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Identifier
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_5-31-34_HJBInPlanePhoto
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Set of related objects
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Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records, November 3, 1923.
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The Providence Journal
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Abstract/Description
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Clipping from the Providence Journal which reports on the record speed of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field the previous day, making special note of his history in Providence, and successes in Technical school and the military.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_ProvidenceFlyer
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Providence Flier Breaks World's Record With 265 Miles An Hour, November 3, 1923.
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Author
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The Providence Journal
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Abstract/Description
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Continuation of the article "Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records" displaying a photograph of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow in his leather pilot's cap with an accompanying caption detailing his flight speeds.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_ProvidenceFlyer_2
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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Clipping from the New York Times detailing the back and forth speed records made between Lieutenants Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams at Mitchell Field due to their friendly competition. Photos of Brow and Williams accompany the article, alongside their win and loss records, which was then continued onto page four of the Times.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Navy Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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Article from the New York Times detailing Lt. A. J. Williams' climb to 5,000 feet in one minute as a record climb speed during his friendly competition with Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field alongside other stunts the duo performed for spectators.
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Identifier
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_NavyFlierClimbs5K
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Image (JPEG2000)
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266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York American
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Abstract/Description
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Article from the New York American detailing Lt. A. J. Williams record speed flight during the rival showcase between him and Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_266MPHNewAirSpeedRecord
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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Continued article "Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record in a Day" which recounts Lt. A. J. Williams dramatic dive and the moments leading up to his final victory over Lt. Harold J. Brow in the days flights.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins_2
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Image (JPEG2000)
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40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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Article detailing the events of an air circus held at Mitchel Field which included an air race, stunt flying, the destruction of a blimp, and an non-timed race between Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams for the purpose of exhibition.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_40kWatchFlyers
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Speed Kings of the Air Exchange Congratulations, November 18, 1923.
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The Providence Journal
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Abstract/Description
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Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams shaking hands, location unknown.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-18-1923_SpeedKingsExchangeCongrats
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Flier, In Flames, Rides To Victory In 50-Mile Race, May 25, 1924.
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Birmingham News
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Abstract/Description
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Article of Captain A. H. Page, Navy pilot of Pensacola, successfully finishing his 50-mile race after his plane caught fire and landing after successfully dousing the flames in the air.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_5-25-1924_FlierInFlames
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Entries in Curtiss Trophy Race, March 8, 1924.
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The Miami Herald
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Abstract/Description
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Photo and caption of Navy pilots entering the Curtiss Marine Trophy race alongside a mechanic from Paterson, New Jersey. Photographed by the Miami Herald.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-8-1924_EntriesInCurtissRace
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Image (JPEG2000)
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World Fliers Get Away From Boston Promptly On Time, September 8, 1924.
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The Providence Journal
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Article detailing a flight from Boston to New York on route to Seattle to finish an international trip. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as flying an escort alongside two bombers as final participation by the Navy in the world trip.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-8-1924_WorldFliersGetAway
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Winner of Pulitzer Air Race and Closest Contenders, October 7, 1923.
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The Sunday Star
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Photos of the winner and runner ups of the Pulitzer Air Race as reported in The Sunday Star. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is the first on the left, listed as placing second overall.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-7-1923_WinnerOfPulitzerAir
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Image (JPEG)
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