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"Special to The New York Times".
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New York Times
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A clipping from the New York Times dated October 6 yet publishing date is unknown. The article details the record breaking speed runs of former Giants pitcher Lieutenant Al J. Williams, noting that at one point during his flight he lost consciousness after turning at a high speed.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavalAirmanFlies259MPH_3
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Image (JPEG)
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244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
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Author
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_244MPHRecord_3
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Image (JPEG)
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259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
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Author
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The World
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
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Image (JPEG2000)
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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
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Author
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Unknown Publication
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_TableShowsRecords
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Image (JPEG2000)
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266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York American
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_266MPHNewAirSpeedRecord
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Image (JPEG2000)
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40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_40kWatchFlyers
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Image (JPEG2000)
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400-Mile Speed In Air Is Foreseen, November 11, 1923.
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Author
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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Article detailing the beliefs of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow that humans would be able to withstand much higher speeds. The article notes tests done with centrifugal force on dogs to see the effects the different force would have on bodies, thought Brow's idea was that with proper training and machines people would be able to withstand such forces much more easily.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-11-1923_400MilesSpeedForeseen
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Image (JPEG2000)
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AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915.
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Author
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U.S. Navy, LTJG Patrick N. L. Bellinger
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of aviator Patrick Bellinger successfully launching from U.S. Navy Coal Barge No. 214 in Pensacola, Florida on April 16, 1915. The back of the photo holds an archival summary as well as an official U.S. Navy stamp of credit.
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uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april1915photo_ab2launching
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Set of related objects
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Admiral Clark Here, No Date.
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Author
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Unknown Publication
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Abstract/Description
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An article describing Admiral Joseph James Clark's arrival and meeting with Commander Harold J. Brow. The article is bordered by red pen marks.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_AdmClarkHere
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Aerial Postcard Photo of the Navy Aeronautical Station, 1914.
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U.S. Navy
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Postcard photograph of the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola looking west. The canvas hangars and coal shed are visible along the beach as well as Building 38 in the lower right. On the back showcases the postcard stamping as well as an archival summary.
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uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_circa1914photopostcard_aerialview
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Set of related objects
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Aerial View of the U.S.S. North Carolina, 1915-1916.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Aerial photo of the U.S.S. North Carolina and the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1915-1916. Canvas hangars can be seen on the beach in the left-hand side of the photo. The North Carolina is docked along Allegheny Pier. The back of the photo has descriptive information penciled upon the back as well as an archival summary.
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uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1916photo_aerialofussnorthcarolina
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Set of related objects
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Aerials.
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Aerial photographs taken at NAS Jacksonville.
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uwfnas_aerial_
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Set of related objects
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Air Circus Thrills Thousands As Brow, Williams, and Others Defy Death for Relief Society, November 7, 1923.
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Author
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The Evening World
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Abstract/Description
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Article and accompanying portraits of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow detailing the events at an air carnival performed at Mitchel Field which included stunt flying, an exhibition race, and parachute jumps.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_AirCircusThrills
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, Affiliated Section, November 3, 1923.
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Author
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The New York Herald
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Abstract/Description
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An additional section of the article "Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour" which was separated from the main article body for some unknown reason. The clipping details the atmosphere surrounding the Pulitzer Trophy race before being cut off. A continued section was not present alongside the materials.
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Identifier
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_3
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Image (JPEG)
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Title
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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, November 3, 1923.
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Author
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The New York Herald
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Abstract/Description
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Article from the New York Herald with accompanying photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow detailing his record flight speed at Mitchel Field the day prior to publishing.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_2
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Demons Who Thrilled The Aviation World Meet Again In Miami, March 7, 1924.
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Author
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The Herald
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Abstract/Description
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Article recounting the reunion of Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams in Miami to witness a series of races in the city, detailing what the pair had been up to since their last meeting in December.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-7-1924_AirSpeedDemons
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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Continuation of the article "Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals" which details the average speeds of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow, 265 miles an hour, and Lieutenant A. J. Brow, 263 miles an hour, after they flew a speed course at Mitchel Field. After which Williams managed to attain a speed of 266 miles an hour.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedMarkSmashedThrice_2
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, November 5, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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Article from the New York Tribune detailing the follow up speed match between Lieutenants Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams at Mitchell Field following Brow's record breaking flight of 259 miles an hour. The article notes that flying conditions were unfavorable until the previous Sunday and continues the article elsewhere.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedMarkSmashedThrice
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times in 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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Continuation of the article "Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times" in the New York Times which details the method in which Lieutenant A. J. Williams attained the record breaking speed which allowed him to beat Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's earlier record. Brow and Williams methods were compared alongside their personalities.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed_2
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed
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Image (JPEG2000)
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