Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Melvin Coombs


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The result was keep. (non-admin closure)  Arun Kumar SINGH (Talk)  07:14, 7 October 2016 (UTC)

Melvin Coombs

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Fails ONEVENT; all identifiable sources for this name deal either with the subject's death, or another person entirely. — swpb T 12:18, 21 September 2016 (UTC)
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 * Keep: Two sources in the article are now 404s but the other describes him as stated and is neutral, third-party coverage.  There is a legitimate question if this is a BIO1E situation or if his notability as a Native American is enough, at least along with his murder.  I'll do a bit more digging and see what else is found.   Montanabw (talk) 22:14, 24 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Follow up: I added "+Wampanoag" to the search and got better results.  I think this one is a keeper, though it needs more work and sourcing.  He appears to have had respect as a modern Wampanoag person who worked to preserve cultural traditions.  Here is what I am finding:
 * 1) http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/19970909/news01/309099806 News coverage discussing his impact in the area and his importance to his people.
 * 2) newspaper coverage of the murder
 * 3) http://www.wldwind.com/qf.htm solid obit, describes his accomplishments
 * 4) Tribal newsletter notes a memorial competition named after him: here, also noted here, and here.
 * 5) http://www.wickedlocal.com/x1098996353/PRESERVATION-PERSPECTIVE-The-wonders-of-wampum Local press coverage noting something he did in the course of his cultural education work prior to his death.
 * 6) Minor stuff: noted in list of people representing ethnic groups in his area, art depiction in traditional regalia.
 * In short, I'm pretty well convinced

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Keep - per improvements made with sources. also WP:GNG.BabbaQ (talk) 23:05, 25 September 2016 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 00:06, 29 September 2016 (UTC)


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