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Preflight 1989
Title
Preflight 1989.
Abstract/Description
This photograph was taken at NAS Whiting Field on February 2, 1989. It shows Captain Dick Curran (US Marine Corp Instructor Pilot) and Lieutenant Fred Aten (student naval aviator) preflighting a Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger.
Date Issued
1989-02-02
Identifier
uwfnas_naswhitingfield_preflight_1989
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Program and Minutes of the District Officers Training Conference, July 12, 1958
Title
Program and Minutes of the District Officers Training Conference, July 12, 1958.
Author
District Officers Training Conference
Abstract/Description
Program for District Officer Training Conference, possibly a Civitan International meeting.
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg276
Format
Image (JPEG)
Providence Aviators Make Fast Time To Washington, No Date
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)
Providence Flier Breaks World's Record With 265 Miles An Hour, November 3, 1923
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)
Providence Flier Escorts Aviators Over Home City, September 8, 1924
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)
Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records, November 3, 1923
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)
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date
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)
Pulitzer Race Engines, October 19, 1922
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)
Pulitzer Race Planes, October 19, 1922
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)
Purchase Agreement
Title
Purchase Agreement.
Author
Benson
Abstract/Description
Purchase Agreement for a burial plot
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg199
Format
Set of related objects
Purchase Agreement
Title
Purchase Agreement.
Author
Benson
Abstract/Description
Purchase agreement for burial plots
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg210
Format
Image (JPEG)
Purchase Order for T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from N.B. Forrest, July 28, 1927
Title
Purchase Order for T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from N.B. Forrest, July 28, 1927.
Author
N.B. Forrest, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description
Form letter dated July 28, 1927, showing the order for 1 Special Terror's robe and helmet Exalted Cyclops for T.T. Wentworth. Typed signature of N.B. Forrest, Imperial Kligrapp.
Date Issued
July 28, 1927
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0327
Format
Image (JPEG)
R. I. Officers To Fly For Navy In Detroit Air Race, No Date
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)
Radio Men's Barracks, August 1922
Title
Radio Men's Barracks, August 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Official Navy photo of the interior of the radio men's barracks at NAS Pensacola taken in August 1922. The barracks are empty but shows the manner barracks were kept at this time. The title and date of the photo are etched in the bottom right.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_aug1922_radiomensbarracks(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Radio Receiver, 1922
Title
Radio Receiver, 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of a radio receiver booth and accompanying sailors which are advertising music services for 10¢ taken circa 1922.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_radioreceiver
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Receipt
Title
Receipt.
Abstract/Description
Premium Receipt and envelope it came in
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg226
Format
Image (JPEG)
Receipt and envelope addressed to Mark Benson
Title
Receipt and envelope addressed to Mark Benson.
Abstract/Description
Receipt and envelope, it came in addressed to Mark Benson
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg233
Format
Image (JPEG)
Receipt of Affidavit , General Accounting Office to Eloise Benson, November 21, 1942
Title
Receipt of Affidavit , General Accounting Office to Eloise Benson, November 21, 1942.
Author
General Accounting Office, Office of the Comptroller General of the United States, G.A. Wheeler, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description
Receipt of an affidavit regarding Eloise Benson’s appointment as acting Postmaster.
Identifier
uwfgbhs1942-11-21_ELB_Receipt_of_Affidavit
Format
Set of related objects
Receipt of Purchase from Pine Rest Memorial Park
Title
Receipt of Purchase from Pine Rest Memorial Park.
Author
Benson
Abstract/Description
Receipt of purchase for 2 “slabs” in Pine Rest Memorial Park
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg203
Format
Image (JPEG)
Reception Invitation
Title
Reception Invitation.
Author
Benson
Abstract/Description
Informal reception invitation with host information
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg091(2)-092
Format
Set of related objects

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