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If you're going SS (single speed) then you can use any hubs where the rear has a screw-on free wheel. Ideally you would choose one which is designed for a 120mm rear spacing. But you'll be prob be able to change the spacing on anything with a screw on freewheel.
Airlites obvious look awesome, but I would just get anything in good condition that is sympathic and you like.
While I do think you should keep a lot of it in tack it isnt such a rare or amazing bike that it's worth brakin your back over. Modern silver high flanged track hubs are cheap and easily available. The work well and have sealed easily replaceable bearings.
As for a shopping list, it's your project. Do some googling of things people have mentioned and then some reading up. TBH My post on the last page had a fair bit and a lot can be found by learning to use the search effectively on here.
In case you don't know there's a "definitive lists" thread in bikes and bits which has lists of lots of recomended parts.