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Survivors of the famous First Pursuit Group… [Clipping, circa 1930s]
Newspaper clipping, "Survivors of the famous First Pursuit Group...," from an unidentified publication, circa 1930s. Reports on a flight hosted by Colonel Harold E. Hartney for surviving members of the First Pursuit Group over New York City, the World's Fair, and North Beach Airport.
More than 150 attend Dutchess County Society Dinner at Hotel Astor [Clipping, circa 1938]
Newspaper clipping, "More than 150 attend Dutchess County Society Dinner at Hotel Astor," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on the group's annual dinner, which Harold E. Hartney attended as guest speaker.
[Program for 41st annual dinner of the Dutchess County Society (New York), February 5, 1938]
Program for the 41st annual dinner of the Dutchess County Society (New York), February 5, 1938. Colonel Harold E. Hartney is listed as the guest speaker.
Ranking aces of World War to be entertained today by old commander in luxury dawn patrol over city
Press release, "Ranking aces of World War to be entertained today by old commander in luxury dawn patrol over city," from the American Legion Army-Navy Club (New York, New York), November 11, 1938. Describes a reunion of First Pursuit Group members, hosted by former commander Colonel Harold E. Hartney. The event included a banquet and commemorative flight over New York.
Ace reveals Axis photos of New York [Clipping, circa 1939-1940s]
Newspaper clipping, "Ace reveals Axis photos of New York," from the Washington Times-Herald, circa 1939-1940s. Reports on Harold E. Hartney's assertion that Germany and Italy possess aerial photographs of New York.
[Letter to Grover Whalen, President of New York World's Fair, from Royal S. Copeland, June 2, 1937]
Letter to Grover Whalen, President of New York World's Fair, from Royal S. Copeland, June 2, 1937. Recommends Harold E. Hartney as Commissioner or Director of Aeronautics for the World's Fair. One typed page, with a large section torn out.
[Letterhead for Non-Partisan Aviation Committee for the Re-Election of Mayor La Guardia, circa late 1930s]
Letterhead for the Non-Partisan Aviation Committee for the Re-Election of Mayor La Guardia, circa late 1930s. Harold E. Hartney is listed as an organizing co-chairman.