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Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date
Title
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article detailing the events of the Mount Clemons, Michigan air show in which Lt. R. L. Maughan using an Army-Curtiss flyer won the Pullitzer trophy race. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as winning third place in his Navy-Curtiss racer, averaging 193 mph. Ensign A. J. Williams is noted at the bottom of the article of having a fire extinguisher brake and knock his helmet off as he was flying
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot
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Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date
Title
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Continuation of the article on the Mt. Clemons, Michigan air show detailing the services of some of the pilots. Lt. Harold J. Brow is noted as a native of Providence and his family, schooling, and military successes are listed at the end of the article. Presumably this may be published by the Providence Journal.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot_2
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Speed King of Aerial World Visits M'Cook, No Date
Title
Speed King of Aerial World Visits M'Cook, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow and I. Osspie's arrival to McCook field to help test a new Boeing pursuit ship. Brow's achievements are then recounted in the latter half of the article.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingVisitsMCook
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Speed Kings of Air Are Lauded By Denby, No Date
Title
Speed Kings of Air Are Lauded By Denby, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Secretary of the Navy Denby, first name not given, sending telegrams of congratulations to Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams for their record flight speeds recorded at Mitchel Field.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingsLauded
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Speed Kings of the Air Exchange Congratulations, November 18, 1923
Title
Speed Kings of the Air Exchange Congratulations, November 18, 1923.
Author
The Providence Journal
Abstract/Description
Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams shaking hands, location unknown.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-18-1923_SpeedKingsExchangeCongrats
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Speed Kings Upon Water And In Air Given Trophies, March 11, 1924
Title
Speed Kings Upon Water And In Air Given Trophies, March 11, 1924.
Author
The Miami Herald
Abstract/Description
Article summarizing the ending events of the air regatta held in Miami, Florida which included a ball. Trophies and prizes were awarded to each winner of the races and Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams, whose name is misspelled twice in the article, were introduced and applauded as world speed record holders during the event.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-11-1924_SpeedKingsWaterAndAir
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Sunday Program In Airplane Meet, May 26, 1924
Title
Sunday Program In Airplane Meet, May 26, 1924.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article presenting the event programming for the Southern Air meet which included items such as a twelve-mile race, dedication of Roberts Field, parachute jumps, 50-mile air race, and an air duel. Pilots from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola were partaking.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_5-26-1924_SundayProgram
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Tango Competition By Society Will Feature Spanish Ball, February 4, 1925
Title
Tango Competition By Society Will Feature Spanish Ball, February 4, 1925.
Author
The San Diego Union
Abstract/Description
Photo and caption from the San Diego Union depicting Lt. Harold J. Brow in Spanish regalia alongside a companion.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_2-4-1925_TangoCompetition
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The Largest Ship Passes Through, February 26, 1928
Title
The Largest Ship Passes Through, February 26, 1928.
Author
The Providence Sunday Journal, Wide World
Abstract/Description
Photo of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga passing through the Panama Canal on route to the Pacific.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBBox3_2-26-1928_LargestShipPassesThrough
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Image (JPEG2000)
This Is How The Speed Boat Races Yesterday Looked From The Air, March 8, 1924
Title
This Is How The Speed Boat Races Yesterday Looked From The Air, March 8, 1924.
Author
The Miami Herald, W. L. Hamilton
Abstract/Description
Photo of Miami bay hyrdoplane event. Three Peoria boats are pictured racing through the bay, spectator yachts are anchored afar, and another plane is pictured above. Photo by W. L. Hamilton, Underwood & Underwood, 1924, taken from a seaplane owned by Harry Rogers.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-8-1924_HowSpeedBoatRacesLooked
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Two Naval Airmen Fly Home Here For Holiday, July 4, 1921
Title
Two Naval Airmen Fly Home Here For Holiday, July 4, 1921.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
A clipping from an unknown publishing detailing the arrival of navy pilots Lieutenant Harold J. Brow and Thomas Durfee of Providence, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia. Penciled in is the date of publication July 4, 1921.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_7-4-1921_TwoNavalAirmen
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Winner of Pulitzer Air Race and Closest Contenders, October 7, 1923
Title
Winner of Pulitzer Air Race and Closest Contenders, October 7, 1923.
Author
The Sunday Star
Abstract/Description
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.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-7-1923_WinnerOfPulitzerAir
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923
Title
Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
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.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins_2
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day; 266 Miles An Hour, November 5, 1923
Title
Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day; 266 Miles An Hour, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Clipping detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams over the world speed record in which Williams won, lost, then retook the fastest speed in one day of flying.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins
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World Fliers Get Away From Boston Promptly On Time, September 8, 1924
Title
World Fliers Get Away From Boston Promptly On Time, September 8, 1924.
Author
The Providence Journal
Abstract/Description
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.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-8-1924_WorldFliersGetAway
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Image (JPEG2000)

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