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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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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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Flying Ace of Navy Arrives, July 1, 1924
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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Miami Beach Takes Holiday To See Air and Boat Races, March 8, 1924
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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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date
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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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.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingsLauded
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Congratulate Each Other, No Date
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
Format
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Lieutenant Brow Will Try To Recapture Record at Michel Field, No Date
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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Figures at Air Circus, No Date
Title
Figures at Air Circus, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photos of Lt. Harold J. Brow (center) and A. J. Williams (bottom right) with a corresponding caption detailing their speed records over Mitchel Field.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FiguresAtAirCircus
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
New Mark Possible Today, No Date
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
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Denby Congratulate Speed Record Fliers, No Date
Title
Denby Congratulate Speed Record Fliers, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams received congratulations from the Secretary of the Navy Denby (first name not given) via telegram for their parts in setting speed records.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DenbyCongratulatesFliers
Format
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Personalities in the Broad Field of Sport and Adventure, No Date
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
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Predicts Six Miles A Minute, No Date
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
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Navy Flyer Sets Speed Mark at 259-Mile Clip, November 3 1923
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
Format
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Flies 4.25 Miles a Minute in Breaking All Speed Records, August 14, 1923
Title
Flies 4.25 Miles a Minute in Breaking All Speed Records, August 14, 1923.
Author
New York Tribune
Abstract/Description
Tiny article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed made at Mitchel Field in his Navy Curtiss racer. The speed was noted as being recorded by electic timers.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Flies4.25MPM
Format
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Marine Aviator Sets New Speed Record; Flies 259 Miles An Hour, No Date
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
Format
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Navy Airman Flies 265 Miles An Hour For Speed Record, No Date
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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Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, Additional Memorandum for Defendant
Title
Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, Additional Memorandum for Defendant.
Author
The Texas Company
Abstract/Description
Additional Memorandum for Defendant (The Texas Company) in the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Florida regarding the contracted sale and delivery of oil.
Identifier
folder1206_pensacolamaritimecorpvsthetexascorp_object21_1
Format
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Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, April 8, 1922 de bene esse Testimony
Title
Pensacola Maritime vs. Texas Company, April 8, 1922 de bene esse Testimony.
Author
District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Florida
Abstract/Description
1 page document which states that Frederick Roehl, N.O. Pedrick, W.J. Hammond, Biddle Hammond, Fenwick Eustis, _____ McLeod, and Andrew Hudson, witnesses on behalf of the plaintiff (Pensacola Maritime Corporation), will be examined de bene esse before Allan R. Beary, a public notary for the state of Louisiana.
Identifier
folder1206_pensacolamaritimecorpvsthetexascorp_object28_3
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259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923
Title
259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
Author
The World
Abstract/Description
Clipping from The World which notes Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 259 miles an hour. This article puts a more sensationalist spin on the account of the Wright Field test flights where Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams repeatedly broke each other's speed records in one day.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
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