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Title: Otto Grow Cartoon, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Unknown Author
Abstract/Description: Cartoon of Otto and Shelly Grow with one of the eponymous characters wondering aloud if Lt. Harold J. Brow should have earned the name "High Brow" for his record flight speed. One is holding an umbrella for reasons unknown.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_OttoGrow
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Pawtuxet Aviator Has Long Had Habit of Being First, October 10, 1922.
Author: The Evening Bulletin
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping from The Evening Bulletin about Lieutenant Adolphus W. Gorton's previous successes in sports and his most recent successes in aerial races as a Navy pilot. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is mentioned briefly at the end of the article as having set a record for flying between Washington and Providence.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-10-1922_PawtuxetAviator
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Plane Makers Believe Speed Limit Has Not Been Reached, September 15, 1923.
Author: The Sun and Globe
Abstract/Description: Article and accompanying photo from the Sun and Globe reporting on the notion that engineers were uncertain how fast planes would actually get after factoring in items like reduced weight and greater horsepower engines. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is photographed before his Curtiss-Navy plane he used to break the air speed record of the day.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-15-1923_PlaneMakers
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Providence Aviators Make Fast Time To Washington, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt Harold J. Brow and Lt. Thomas Durfee's five hour flight time from Hillsgrove to Washington in a DeHaviland bomber in around 4 hours, minus time spent for lunch in Mitchel Field, Long Island.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceAviatorsMakeFastTime
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Providence Flier Breaks World's Record With 265 Miles An Hour, November 3, 1923.
Author: The Providence Journal
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_ProvidenceFlyer_2
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Providence Flier Escorts Aviators Over Home City, September 8, 1924.
Author: The Providence Journal
Abstract/Description: Article and photo detailing Lt. Harold J. Brow's successes in speed records alongside his family, school, and some military history.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-8-1924_ProvidenceFlierEscorts
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records, November 3, 1923.
Author: The Providence Journal
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_ProvidenceFlyer
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's establishing of the speed record of 244 mph, four miles a minute, at Mitchel Field on September 13th. The article concludes with a recounting of Brow's family and schooling history as well as his military successes. Possibly printed by the Providence News Journal.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: R. I. Officers To Fly For Navy In Detroit Air Race, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Ashmun Brown, Washington Bureau, Evening Bulletin
Abstract/Description: Report from the Evening Bulletin published in an unknown paper describing Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. W. Gorton as officers from Providence and Pawtuxet, Rhode Island who would be joining nine other navy pilots to participate in a Detroit air race. A penned note along the left side mentions when the original clipper took the article from the paper it was published in.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_RIOfficers
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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: Reeves Field Dedicated, March 1, 1938.
Author: Los Angeles Examiner
Abstract/Description: Article with accompanying picture detailing the dedication of Reeves Field as United States Fleet Air Base, San Pedro. Pictured are Lt. R. M. Signer, Capt. R. A. Dawes, and Lt. Commander H. J. Brow who was made commanding officer at the base and whose name was misprinted H. G. Brow.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_3-1-1938_ReevesFieldDedicated
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Rival Flyers Break Record Thrice In Day, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_RivalFlyers_cmpnd
Format: Set of related objects

Title: S.D. Air Crash Feature Of Washington Probe, February 19, 1925.
Author: Evening Tribune
Abstract/Description: Article recounting that the Navy was investigating the NB-1 type Boeing plane which Lt. Harold J. Brow had crashed into San Diego bay after it failed to respond to his control. The use of the plane was put on hold as officials began to question the costs associated with ordering them.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_2-19-1925_SDAirCrash
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: SHATTERED, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, NEWS
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow flying at Mitchel Field and the personnel in charge of recording his time and speed. The corresponding caption notes his top speed as 265 miles an hour with an average of 259.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Shattered
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Smoke Screens and parachute Drops Arranged for Mitchel Field Show, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on an upcoming air show at Mitchel Field which would see top Army and Navy personnel attending alongside such events as an air race, mail transfer demonstrations, smoke screen drops, and parachute jumps.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SmokeScreensAndParachutes
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Snapshots at Air Regatta on Biscayne Bay, March 8, 1924.
Author: Miami News-Metropolis
Abstract/Description: Photo and caption of items at the Air Regatta in Miami, Florida. Lt. Harold J. Brow is first on the left, besides him are Roberta Wilson, Commodore A. A. Sehanz, and Lois Wilson, respectively. A sea plane and two speed boats are also pictured. Photo by the Miami News-Metropolis.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-8-1924_SnapshotsAtAirRegatta
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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