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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: Flies A Mile Up In One Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on the events of an air circus of which one of the events saw Lt. A. J. Williams fly a mile up in one minute. At the same event he and Lt. Harold J. Brow broke each others speed records back to back.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliesAMileUp
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Title: Flyer Falls in S. D. Bay, February 17, 1925.
Author: Evening Tribune
Abstract/Description: Headline and article recalling Lt. Harold J. Brow's crash into San Diego bay from which he survived.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_2-17-1925_FlyerFallsInSDBay
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Title: Flying 259 Miles An Hour, H. J. Brow Sets World Mark, November 3, 1923.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article from an unknown publication detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's speed rivalry with Lieutenant A. J. Williams and their back and forth recorded flight speeds over Mitchel Field the previous day.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_Flying259MPH
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Title: Flying Ace of Navy Arrives, July 1, 1924.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Small article of Lt. Harold J. Brow's arrival to McCook Field to test a new plane developed by Boeing.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_7-1-1924_FlyingAceArrives
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Title: Former Holder of World's Speed Record Is Navy Inspector Here, November 2, 1941.
Author: Bridgeport Sunday Post, Frank J. Delear
Abstract/Description: Article detailing the history and accomplishments of Commander Harold J. Brow alongside his activities of the then current day. Of note, it is mentioned Brow first learned to fly in Pensacola in 1918.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-2-1941_FormerHolderofSpeedRecord
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Title: Four Mile A Minute Air Speed Attained, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record speed of 244 miles an hour, setting the world speed record at the time. The New York Herald is penciled in at the bottom of the page yet no date is given to verify this is the publication source.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMAirSpeed
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Title: Four Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article published presumably in Providence recounting Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 244 miles an hour. The publication notes that Providence, the city, was proud that it helped produce a person who achieved such a record.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMilesAMinute
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Title: Four-Mile-a-Minute Record Hung Up By New Navy Curtiss Racer, ND.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow reached 255 miles an hour in a test flight, breaking his previous record of 244 miles an hour, due to the use of a new type of wing.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMRecordHung
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Title: Gets Purple Heart, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of aviation machinist Leeonas Yohn (left) receiving a purple heart from Commander Harold J. Brow (right) at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Olathe, Kansas. The award was due to wounds sustained by Yohn while on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GetsPurpleHeart
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Title: GIANT, No Date.
Author: New York News
Abstract/Description: Photo taken by the New York News of a new Douglas bomber which had stopped at Mitchel Field for refueling. Corrections and information has been added in pen and pencil by unknown caretakers at an unknown time questioning the information of the article.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Giant-NewBomber
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Title: Glenn Curtiss Attributes Plane's Performance Largely to Double-Cambered Wings, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that aeronautical engineer Glenn H. Curtiss, who designed the plane Lt. Harold J. Brow flew to record breaking speeds, determined that the wing type, which allowed for faster flight and safe landing speeds, helped to push the limits of the engine.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GlennCurtiss
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Title: Harold J. Brow, Naval Speed Flier, Visits City, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt. Commander Harold J. Brow's visit to his father while also recounting Brow's activities both past and upcoming, including a trip to Hawaii with a navy fleet to participate in duties in the Pacific.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HJBVisitsCity
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Title: Harold J. Brow, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Ensign Harold J. Brow of Providence, Rhode Island in his formal attire with accompanying caption reporting that he had received an Ensign commission for the Aviation Division of the Naval Reserves, being ordered to Pensacola, Florida to await orders. It also lists his educational history.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HaroldJBrow
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Title: He may Live Through It, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, P & A
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with accompanying caption detailing an upcoming trial of an NB1 seaplane which would entail his throwing the plane into a flat tailspin to test its ability to come out of such a situation. Photo taken by P&A.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HeMayLiveThroughIt
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Title: Lakeh'st DA Will Meet march 11th, March 2, 1960.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Small clipping detailing that the Lakehurst Naval Air station Development Association would conduct their first annual meeting in a school auditorium to promote the local air station.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_3-2-1960_LakehstDAWillMeet
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Title: Leiut. H. N. Brow, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. H. J. Brow on the bottom of a miscellaneous article with a corresponding caption noting him as a Naval Officer, resident of the city of publication, and for setting a new speed record.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark_4
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Title: Lieut. A. W. Gorton Wins Marine Air Trophy Race, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Report on Lt. A. W. Gorton, navy pilot, winning the Curtiss marine flying trophy race in Detroit, Michigan after flying eight 20-mile laps at 112 mph in a TR-1 seaplane. Other pilots were rewarded for other feats while two planes underwent damage from forced landings.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtGortonWinsRace
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Title: Lieut. H. J. Brow, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with corresponding caption noting his third place finish at the Pulitzer Trophy Race in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtHJBrow
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Lieutenant Alford J. Williams, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York American
Abstract/Description: Caption and photo from the New York American depicting Lt. A. J. Williams and Lt. Harold J. Brow in their pilot caps from their day at Mitchel Field where they dueled for the world speed record. Harold J. Brow is the bottom most image.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_LtAlfordJWilliams
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