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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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Admiral Clark Here, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times in 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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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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Another Providence Record, Date Unknown.
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Unknown Publication
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A small article from a Providence newspaper relating Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record speed of 265 miles an hour and notes that the city is proud of him.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_AnotherProvidenceRecord
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Brow Gets 274 Miles On 1 Lap, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_BrowGets274Miles
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Defense Dept. Stands Pat On Arsenal, No Date.
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Unknown Publication, Associated Press
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Article reporting that Senators and Army officials were still discussing the shut down of the Raritan, New Jersey Arsenal with Army officials wanting it to remain open yet refusing to support their position with specific information.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DefeseDeptStandsPat
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Fisher-Pou Funeral Service Brow, April 22, 1982.
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The Pensacola Journal
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Obituary for Commander Harold J. Brow.
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uwfnam_HJBBox3_4-22-82_FuneralServiceBrow
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Fliers Are Given Farewell Party, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting on the ending ceremonies of the Southern Air Meet. Lt. Harold J. Brow had participated but left early to attend another matter. Of note, a crowd of unruly civilians attempted to crash the dedication ceremony of the nearby airfield but the article is cut off of any additional information.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliersGaveParty
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Fliers Thrice Make Air Speed Records, November 3, 1923.
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New York American
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A clipping from the New York American and accompanying photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow noting his and Lieutenant A. J. William's record breaking flight speeds at Mitchel Field. Brow is noted as a "Speed King" in the caption above his photograph.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_FlierThriceMakeRecords
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Flies A Mile Up In One Minute, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliesAMileUp
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Former Holder of World's Speed Record Is Navy Inspector Here, November 2, 1941.
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Bridgeport Sunday Post, Frank J. Delear
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Article detailing the history and accomplishments of Commander Harold J. Brow alongside his activities of the then current day. Of note, it is mentioned Brow first learned to fly in Pensacola in 1918.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-2-1941_FormerHolderofSpeedRecord
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Four Mile A Minute Air Speed Attained, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record speed of 244 miles an hour, setting the world speed record at the time. The New York Herald is penciled in at the bottom of the page yet no date is given to verify this is the publication source.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMAirSpeed
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Four Miles A Minute, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMilesAMinute
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Four-Mile-a-Minute Record Hung Up By New Navy Curtiss Racer, ND.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow reached 255 miles an hour in a test flight, breaking his previous record of 244 miles an hour, due to the use of a new type of wing.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMRecordHung
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Gets Purple Heart, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GetsPurpleHeart
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GIANT, No Date.
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New York News
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Photo taken by the New York News of a new Douglas bomber which had stopped at Mitchel Field for refueling. Corrections and information has been added in pen and pencil by unknown caretakers at an unknown time questioning the information of the article.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Giant-NewBomber
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Glenn Curtiss Attributes Plane's Performance Largely to Double-Cambered Wings, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GlennCurtiss
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Harold J. Brow, Naval Speed Flier, Visits City, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HJBVisitsCity
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Harold J. Brow, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HaroldJBrow
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He may Live Through It, No Date.
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Unknown Publication, P & A
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Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with accompanying caption detailing an upcoming trial of an NB1 seaplane which would entail his throwing the plane into a flat tailspin to test its ability to come out of such a situation. Photo taken by P&A.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HeMayLiveThroughIt
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