Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Frederick Emmons Chapin


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The result was no consensus.  Sandstein  09:22, 26 November 2017 (UTC)

Frederick Emmons Chapin

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Finishing nomination by IP, whose rationale is detailed here. ansh 666 01:14, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Weak keep per the claim of being one of the first law clerks to the Supreme Court of the US. BigHaz - Schreit mich an 03:17, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Law-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 05:11, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of New York-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 05:11, 12 November 2017 (UTC)
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 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Delete being a clerk to a justice of the US supreme court is not in and of itself a sign of notability.John Pack Lambert (talk) 04:33, 14 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Redirect to List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States. - The Bushranger One ping only 05:01, 19 November 2017 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 05:02, 19 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Keep. Although I agree with John Pack Lambert that "being a clerk to a justice of the US supreme court is not in and of itself a sign of notability", as the article states Frederick Chapin was also one of first such clerks, beginning the institution of SCOTUS clerking. &mdash;cnzx (talk) 21:55, 23 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Keep. Notable enough and as he is a historical figure and there is sufficient sourcing (which is usually more difficult with historical figures since sources are generally from books.Patapsco913 (talk) 17:12, 25 November 2017 (UTC)


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