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Title: Lieutenant Brow Will Try To Recapture Record at Michel Field, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting the events which led to Lt. A. J. Williams attaining the world flight speed record at an air race at Mitchel Field, New York. The article cuts off as it begins to report on Lt. Harold J. Brow's response to the days events.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtBrowWillTry
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Title: Local D.A. Met Feb. 11, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Morton J. Spero
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that the Lakehurst Development Association met at a location known as De Nardo's to discuss items pertaining to the Lakehurst Naval Air station as well as reporting on future meeting times and activities. A date is penned on the upper right corner yet the dates in the article appear too early to correspond with it.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LocalDAMet
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Title: Lt. H. J. Brow, U.S.N., Breaks Air Records, September 22, 1923.
Author: Army and Navy Journal
Abstract/Description: A clipped page from the Army and Navy Journal, the article in the middle on Lt. Harold J. Brow details his record breaking flight speed as well as Brow's opinions on using metal prop planes over one with a wooden propeller. The other articles detail news relevant to other military activities of the decade such as a new aviation class to begin in January in Pensacola, Florida.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_LT.HJ.Brow
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Title: Luxury Air Liner Docks at Reeves Field, July 6, 1939.
Author: Long Beach Press-Telegram
Abstract/Description: Two press photos of a luxury plane (top) docked at Reeves Field and accompanying naval officers (bottom). Commander Harold J. Brow is pictured in the center.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_7-6-1939_LuxuryAirLiner
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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: Miami Beach Takes Holiday To See Air and Boat Races, March 8, 1924.
Author: The Miami Herald, Beulah Whitney
Abstract/Description: Article detailing the some of the events of the regatta held in Miami, Florida which included air and boat races. The photo in the center showcases Mr. and Mrs. George E. King, a retail magnate, who was attending the event.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-8-1924_MiamiBeachTakesHoliday
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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: Naval Airman Flies 259 Miles An Hour For World's Record, November 3, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: A clipping from the New York Times originally snipped by the Argus Pressclipping Bureau which details how Lieutenant Harold J. Brow flew at 259.15 miles an hour, almost five miles a minute. Fellow pilot Lieutenant A. J. Williams, a former Giants pitcher, was noted as playfully suggesting that he would break the record soon enough.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavalAirmanFlies259MPH
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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: 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: Navy Calls Halt At Flight of 4.6 Miles Per Minute.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyCallsHalt_cmpd
Format: Set of related objects

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: 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 Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_NavyFlierClimbs5K
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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: Navy's Fastet Flier Visits Miami, July 16, 1926.
Author: The Miami Herald
Abstract/Description: Picture with caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow noting his speed record, the number under his command in Pensacola, and the reasons for his previous visits to Miami.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_7-16-1926_NavysFastestFlier
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Title: Navy, To Save Pair of Air Speed Kings, Ends Test Flights, November 6, 1923.
Author: The World
Abstract/Description: Article detailing how Admiral W. A. Moffet put an end to Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams' competition due to the belief they had both reached the peak of performance their planes could output without endangering themselves.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-6-1923_NavyEndsTestFlights
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Title: Nearly Five Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Wide World
Abstract/Description: Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow (left) and A J. Williams (right) at Mitchel Field in their pilot gear. The caption is credited to Wide World, unknown if the publishing paper or original publisher of the photo.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NearlyFiveMPM_2
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Title: New Mark Possible Today, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow's speed record of 265 mph at Mitchel Field which was by then the world's fastest speed record.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NewMarkPossibleToday
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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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