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"Getting Up The Boat," 1921.
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U.S. Navy
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Photo dated 1921 which shows sailors wading out to a rowboat in Pensacola Bay presumably at NAS Pensacola. The photo is described as "Getting up the boat" on the back by CAP(PA) Anton A. Wrzensinski, USN.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1921_gettinguptheboat
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Set of related objects
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"Navy Yards and Landing Fields," Circa 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Aerial photograph of NAS Pensacola looking north taken sometime before 1923. A plane can be seen taxiing on the bay while others are parked near their ramps. The back of the photo details its title and a small archival summary.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_aerialNAS
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Set of related objects
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244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
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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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259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
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The World
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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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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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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266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
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New York American
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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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40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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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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400-Mile Speed In Air Is Foreseen, November 11, 1923.
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New York Times
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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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Administration Headquarters Building 45, 1922.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Photo looking south across what would become the baseball fields at Administration Headquarters Building 45, taken circa 1922. The sailors are using wheelbarrows to move material from left to right while others rake. Despite being taken after World War 1 a small water tower or silo next to the building is still painted in camouflage.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_administrationHQbldg45(2)
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Aerial of NAS Pensacola with Seaplanes Offshore, November 4, 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Aerial photo of NAS Pensacola looking east as sea planes taxi off the the bay taken November 4, 1922. A station ship can be seen tied up at the pier towards the center of the photo. The back of the photo holds a credit stamp to the U.S. Navy, the date the photo was taken, information on the lab which developed the photo (NAS N. I. San Diego), and an archival summary.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_4nov1922_aerialofNAS
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Set of related objects
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Aerial View of NAS Pensacola Looking North, 1922 - 1923.
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U.S. Navy
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An aerial photo of NAS Pensacola looking north taken 1922 - 1923 before Station Field was enlarged and re-sodded. The back of the photo details the date range and the word "completed."
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_c.a.1922-1923_aeriallookingnorth
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Aerial View of Warrington, December 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Official Navy aerial photo of Warrington Beach and the village of Warrington west of NAS Pensacola taken in December 1922.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_dec1922_warrington(2)
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Aerial View of Waterfront Hangars, December 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Official Naval aerial photograph of the waterfront at NAS Pensacola taken in December 1922. At the far lower right is Building 27. Nosing into Hangar 74 is a Curtiss N-9. Backed into Hangar 75 is a Curtiss HS type aircraft. The
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_dec1922_waterfronthangars(2)
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Aerial View of Waterfront, December 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Official Navy aerial photo of the waterfront at NAS Pensacola taken in December 1922. Between the hangars is a Curtiss HS type aircraft. Behind the hangars is the village of Warrington. The date of the photo is etched in the upper left corner.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_dec1922_aerialofhangars(2)
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Aerival View of Building 45, 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Aerial view looking north taken from atop Building 45 around 1922. At the right are railcars filled with material being shoveled into wheelbarrows and moved across what will become the baseball field. A small horse and cart team work in the bottom left. The dirigible hangar in the background of the center is still painted in a camouflage scheme.
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uwfnam_NAS_1922_AerialofBuilding45
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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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The Evening World
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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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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, Affiliated Section, November 3, 1923.
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The New York Herald
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_3
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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, November 3, 1923.
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The New York Herald
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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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Air Speed Demons Who Thrilled The Aviation World Meet Again In Miami, March 7, 1924.
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The Herald
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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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Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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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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