Marine 69-71

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WLS-US

Welcome and thanks for uploading the pix. I'm trying now to figure out where you put them! BTW- did we communicate before? (Sometimes we ask things indirectly here because we're not supposed to giv out people's personal info) I'll look for the files - ok I know how to find them now - and will get back. Meanwhile - click "talk" to leave me a message. Smallbones (talk) 22:06, 1 September 2012 (UTC)

Shonessy what?

I've reverted your edit at File:Shonessy house (Casa Grande) from E 1.JPG, for reasons discussed at the file talk page. I'm not sure where and how you got the idea that it was the Shonessy Building/Don Chun Wo Store and not the Shonessy House, but there seems to be fairly strong evidence that my original identification was correct. Please get back to me if you disagree; my WP talk page is a better way to reach me, since I don't often check Commons unless I've got photos to upload. Thanks. Ammodramus (talk) 12:45, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Phoenix-Pueblo Grande Ruin-National Register of Historic Places Marker.JPG

This is clearly a National Historic Landmark, a much higher designation than the National Register. Can you fix the title on this photo? Thanks! MikeVdP (talk) 20:16, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

• You are right! I made a renaming request. Thank you, Marine 69-71 (talk) 04:33, 15 May 2016 (UTC)

Joint Head Dam Photos

I added a correction on your Joint Head Dam photos. The correct remains of the dam are just west of your photos. Detail is on the "discussion" tab for each photo.

user: Out Of The Mist

• I really want to thank you for the correction. I guess I'll have to return to the area once again. Marine 69-71 (talk) 22:20, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

No problem at all, sir. I got excited when I saw your photos, then realized what they were. If you look at the Historic Aerial Photos site for that exact area in Nov/Dec 2004, you can clearly see them removing what was the Head Gate Dam to make room for the Light Rail Maintenance yard. The last remnant of the dam is at the north end. I need to get down there and take some photos myself. I take it you weren't bothered by any folks from the light rail maintenance yard, or did you make prior arrangements to take photos? I'm not sure how much of the original Swilling Ditch remains. From what I can tell, there's probably only a sliver left in the "Park of the four waters" on the other side of the railroad tracks, just south of the Pueblo Grande Museum. I'm anxious to see any updated photos you take. Thanks again.

• The map that I found had the overflow pointed out as the dam. My mistake was that I confided in that map. Let me tell you, I wasn't bothered by anybody when I went there. When I went to take the pictures of the now overflow release, I noticed that there weren't any "No Trespassing" signs on that particular area. I plan on going to the same spot again and if there is no problem I will take the short walk to the west where the ruins are. Maybe there is no access to that particular area, but I'll try and see what happens.

Judging from Google maps, there should be a couple openings in the fence by the overflow release, you shouldn't have any trouble reaching the remains of the dam head. It looks like trees and sloped earth are all that are in your way. Good luck...I hope you're able to take some interesting photos. I also wanted to thank you again for all of your additions to the Historic Phoenix locations, very well done and appreciated. I'm also definitely interested if you come across any additional info on the original Swilling/Town ditch.

• • Thanks to you, Out Of The Mist, my friend I finally was able to take the pictures of the ruins of the true Joint Head Dam. I had to walk up the dried up Salt River and then chop my way through trees and bushes to reach my objective with the fear that I would be accused of trespassing government property. I felt like Indiana Jones, but I finally did it. Here are the pictures:

File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-1884-1.jpg, File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-1884-7.jpg, File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-1884-6.jpg, File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-1884-8.jpg, File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-1884-5.jpg and finally the dried up Salt River path:File: Phoenix-Joint Head Dam-Salt River-3.jpg These I dedicate to you. Marine 69-71 (talk) 02:08, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

Great pictures! I'm happy you made it in and out of there without issue. I'm also glad I could assist with the location. I'm planning on heading down there this weekend with my wife to see it firsthand. Thanks again for all of the wonderful pictures. Cheers!

File:Lincoln Johnson Ragsdale, Sr.jpg

Hi Marine 69-71. Perhaps you can clarify the copyright of the photo of Ragsdale shown in this file. See COM:VP/C#Gravestone photo File:Lincoln Johnson Ragsdale, Sr.jpg. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:56, 28 September 2017 (UTC)

File:Joe Louis Statue.jpg

Hello. You uploaded the photo as File:Joe Louis Statue.jpg. While you are free to photograph statues, the photograph is a derivative work of the depicted statue, whose sculptor is not yet identified. Freedom of panorama varies in different countries; the US doesn't give FOP for sculptures. I wonder what you can tell me about the photo and the statue. Thanks. George Ho (talk) 23:30, 12 February 2018 (UTC)

-- Thanks for the reply. If you feel like deleting it yourself, you can use {{Speedydelete}}. However, I feel that rushing to deletion is premature, even when statues in US lack FOP. I don't want to "nominate for deletion" yet. Instead, I am making efforts to get the approval of the casino/hotel. If you allow me, I'll continue to do so. Based on what you told me, I emailed Caesars Palace about the statue and am awaiting responses. Hopefully, an OTRS ticket can come out positive, but that is my guess. George Ho (talk) 04:10, 13 February 2018 (UTC)

Bad news. Via email, they said no to this image. As said, you should use {{Speedydelete}} to request quick deletion right away; I've already added npd tag. George Ho (talk) 18:46, 23 February 2018 (UTC)

Thank you for all your wonderful photos

You really are very good at taking photos. And I like the subjects you choose. I've spent the day categorizing some of yours from 2016 that were just left wandering without categories. (You must be a professional.) Kalbbes (talk) 23:15, 1 July 2018 (UTC)

• Thank you for your nice comments Kalbbes, you made my day. I appreciate the fact that you have dedicated your time to categorizing my photos. The reason that I haven't done it especially when I upload hem is because I know that I will make a mess. I am not a professional, I'm just lucky at the things that I do. The Arizona Republic has even used my photos on a series of articles about historical buildings and such and they credit me, which is kind-of cool. You know what is kind of funny? I have uploaded hundreds of photos in Wikipedia and have not received one little barnstar for it (smile).

But, it doesn't matter my friend, I write in Wikipedia because I love writing and sharing what I know without expecting any type of recognition. That is why when my work in Wikipedia began to be recognized by the government, pentagon and so on, I was in total shock. Thank you once more, Marine 69-71 (talk) 05:29, 2 July 2018 (UTC)

File:USMC Letter.jpg

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Yann (talk) 05:14, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

Photo of an 1860 Wells Fargo stagecoach on the Wells Fargo site

Wells Fargo & Company did not have there name on the transom rail of a stagecoach until 1867. They were not a stage line before that time. I am a historian that has been studying Butterfield's Overland Mail Company for 50 years. I have visited the Abbot-Downing archives twice in Concord, NH. I have a photo from the original order books. In the 1867 order book is their first order on page 120. The order was for their line after they bought out the Overland Mail Company from Ben Holladay in 1866. There is only 3 known actual Wells Fargo stages that have survived. They can be traced because they all had a serial number that was mounted on them. Wells Fargo never operated on the Southern Overland Trail through Arizona--only for about two years, 1867-1869, on the Central Overland Trail. You will note that the name in the order book that Wells Fargo wanted on the transom rail is "Wells Fargo and Company." That is because they went out of business the year before and distributed the assets to the stockholders and then formed a new company with a different name. The official name of the company from its founding in 1852 until 1866 was "Wells Fargo & Co." As can be seen the name of the new company (for legal reasons) was changed to "Wells Fargo and Company, which is what is seen in the photo you provided. For that reason, and is not a replica, that means it would not have existed before 1866, because of the name on the transom rail. Unfortunately there is much misinformation about Butterfield's Overland Mail Company (and Wells Fargo's Old West history) on Wikipedia, because some comes from secondary sources, instead of primary sources. In the last month I have completely rewritten the Wikipedia site "Butterfield Overland Mail." If you are interested please read the site as it will fill in the information. It is almost all primary source referenced. In the future I will try to correct the Wells Fargo sites--of course based on primary source references instead of secondary. I hope this is of interest to you. Gerald T. Ahnert (talk) 23:26, 4 November 2018 (UTC)Gerald T. Ahnert

• Thank you very much for the input. I am amazed of all the information which you have provided me. I found out that the Stagecoach in question which is on display in the Phoenix Wells Fargo Museum was used in 1879. Thank once more. Marine 69-71 (talk) 06:27, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

George Nichols Goodman gravestone picture

Thank you for posting the picture. Will you please add an a to his middle name since it should be spelled Nicholas? NickWikiAccount1708 (talk) 06:14, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

• Thank you for your observation. I fixed it in the description plus requested that the image be moved with the proper name. Marine 69-71 (talk) 07:09, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

I tried to make some other edits since he was mayor 4 times, not one time. I was blocked for vandalism, which I’m not doing. Would you help me with some additional edits? And how do I push back on the vandalism block? — Preceding unsigned comment added by NickWikiAccount1708 (talk • contribs) 20:52, 2 January 2019 (UTC)

I know and I see that you really did not vandalize the content. However, the image description section should only contain a short description of what is pictured that's all. Additional information, such as how many terms he served as mayor, should be included only in the subjects article. Now, I am not not an administrator here, therefore I suggest that whenever you are blocked, that you go to the person who blocked you and give them an explanation of your intentions. I am sure they will understand and unblock you. By the way, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year. Marine 69-71 (talk) 22:08, 2 January 2019 (UTC)

Source of derivative work is not properly indicated: File:Valle-Bedrock City-1-1972.jpg

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Ronhjones  ^(Talk) 01:02, 31 January 2019 (UTC)

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Wow

Oh wow, in commons I have uploaded over 2,400 of my pictures and not one little tiny barnstar. Oh well, that's life I guess (smile). Marine 69-71 (talk) 06:40, 20 July 2019 (UTC)

Notification about possible deletion

Some contents have been listed at Commons:Deletion requests so that the community can discuss whether they should be kept or not. We would appreciate it if you could go to voice your opinion about this at their entry. If you created these pages, please note that the fact that they have been proposed for deletion does not necessarily mean that we do not value your kind contribution. It simply means that one person believes that there is some specific problem with them, such as a copyright issue. Please see Commons:But it's my own work! for a guide on how to address these issues. Please remember to respond to and – if appropriate – contradict the arguments supporting deletion. Arguments which focus on the nominator will not affect the result of the nomination. Thank you!

Affected:

• File:Avondale-Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery-1917-3.jpg

And also:

• File:Guadalupe-Mercado de Guadalupe mural.jpg

Yours sincerely, A1Cafel (talk) 16:19, 9 September 2022 (UTC)