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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: 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: 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: 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
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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
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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: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_5-26-1924_SundayProgram
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Title: Daring Aviator to Participate In Air Pageant, October 6, 1927.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article, possibly from the Providence News Journal, reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow's participation in an upcoming Rhode Island air pageant at Pothier Field. The article then goes on to report Brow's past accomplishments as a Navy pilot.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBBox3_10-6-1927_DaringAviator
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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: 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: 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: 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: 266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article and corresponding table detailing the events of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow's competition for the highest air speed over Mitchel Field, Long Island. The table at the top of the article details number of seconds and speed each taken on each pass by both Williams and Brow during their flights. The article is a continuation of a first page article which was not present alongside this one.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_TableShowsRecords
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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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingsLauded
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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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingVisitsMCook
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Title: Congratulate Each Other, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Newspaper photo of Lt. A. J. Williams (left) and H. J. Brow (right) in their pilot gear shaking hands after their speed tests over Mitchel Field, New York.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_CongratulateEachOther
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Title: Brow Gets 274 Miles On 1 Lap, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article detailing Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams speed tests which peaked with Brow's highest speed attained in the world at that point though he averaged 265 miles an hour.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_BrowGets274Miles
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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: 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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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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