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Title: 244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Clipping detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed as well as discussion whether the Verville-Sperry plane would quickly outpace this record at the St. Louis air races. Brow's technical history is profiled in the latter half of the article, noting his accomplishments in both design and aviation while part of the navy.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_244MPHRecord_3
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 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: 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 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: Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Clipping from the New York Times detailing the back and forth speed records made between Lieutenants Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams at Mitchell Field due to their friendly competition. Photos of Brow and Williams accompany the article, alongside their win and loss records, which was then continued onto page four of the Times.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Navy Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Article from the New York Times detailing Lt. A. J. Williams' climb to 5,000 feet in one minute as a record climb speed during his friendly competition with Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field alongside other stunts the duo performed for spectators.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_NavyFlierClimbs5K
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: 266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York American
Abstract/Description: Article from the New York American detailing Lt. A. J. Williams record speed flight during the rival showcase between him and Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_266MPHNewAirSpeedRecord
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: 40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: Article detailing the events of an air circus held at Mitchel Field which included an air race, stunt flying, the destruction of a blimp, and an non-timed race between Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams for the purpose of exhibition.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_40kWatchFlyers
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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: 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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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)

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)

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