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Title: Flies A Mile Up In One Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliesAMileUp
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Glenn Curtiss Attributes Plane's Performance Largely to Double-Cambered Wings, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GlennCurtiss
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: He may Live Through It, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, P & A
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HeMayLiveThroughIt
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Title: Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's establishing of the speed record of 244 mph, four miles a minute, at Mitchel Field on September 13th. The article concludes with a recounting of Brow's family and schooling history as well as his military successes. Possibly printed by the Providence News Journal.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Leiut. H. N. Brow, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. H. J. Brow on the bottom of a miscellaneous article with a corresponding caption noting him as a Naval Officer, resident of the city of publication, and for setting a new speed record.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark_4
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Title: Providence Aviators Make Fast Time To Washington, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on Lt Harold J. Brow and Lt. Thomas Durfee's five hour flight time from Hillsgrove to Washington in a DeHaviland bomber in around 4 hours, minus time spent for lunch in Mitchel Field, Long Island.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceAviatorsMakeFastTime
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Title: Lieut. H. J. Brow, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with corresponding caption noting his third place finish at the Pulitzer Trophy Race in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtHJBrow
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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
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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
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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
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Title: Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times in 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed_2
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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
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Title: Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day; 266 Miles An Hour, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Clipping detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams over the world speed record in which Williams won, lost, then retook the fastest speed in one day of flying.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins
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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
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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
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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: Flyer Falls in S. D. Bay, February 17, 1925.
Author: Evening Tribune
Abstract/Description: Headline and article recalling Lt. Harold J. Brow's crash into San Diego bay from which he survived.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_2-17-1925_FlyerFallsInSDBay
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