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Item is an article titled "Vancouver's Police Wizard - Inspector Vance" from the magazine Greatest Detective Cases, vol. 2, no. 4. Includes front cover of magazine.

Item is a letter to Vance from Leggott about meeting regarding their business.

Item is a certificate of evidence and items collected for analysis from E.A. Brown.

Item is a letter to Brakenridge about the colouring of cement and concrete (lampblack) for the No. 1 Firehall, Powell Street.

Item is a letter and analysis notes completed by Vance related to a bottle of liquid suspected of containing alcohol.

Item is a letter to Vance regarding assistance with a request.

Item is a copy of the Metropolitan Health Committee report dated 1946.

Item is a certificate of analysis completed by Vance for fruit and vegetables.

Item is a reprint of the article titled "Science In Its Relation to Crime Detection" written by John Vance from the magazine The Canadian Police Gazette, vol 16, no. 2. Includes front cover of magazine.

Item is a subpoena requesting Vance give evidence in the case of Rex vs. P.J. Brennan, with attached annotation that case postponed.

Item is a certificate of evidence and items collected for analysis belonging to W. Offer.

Item is an article titled "The Murder on the Reserve" from the magazine Greatest Detective Cases, vol. 5, no. 5. Includes front cover of magazine.

Item is a certificate of evidence and items collected for analysis belonging to J. Sandusky.

Item is a black and white photograph of a shoe imprint in soil with a measuring ruler beside it. Note : negative was reversed when printed.

Item is a programme titled "Official Guide: Route of Royal Progress, Their Majesties Visit, Vancouver, BC, May 29 with Route to New Westminster May 31, 1939

Item is a black & white photograph showing a view of 4 men standing off the road with buildings to their right, annotation on back of photograph states "back view of houses mentioned as West Road, taken from the inside of gate".

Item is a diary kept by Vance that records "Lecture and Instruction in Police Bureau of Science Laboratory" events with names of those in attendance and subjects discussed between February 3 - March 23, 1938. Diary also includes a section…

Item is a letter to Vance about obnoxious odors experienced by school staff and possible sources. Asking for assistance.

Item is a typed copy of Vance's lecture given at the Royal Sanitary Institute meeting, Vancouver, BC

Item is a summary of notes from the speech by Prouty.

Item is an article titled "Science In Its Relation to Crime Detection" written by John Vance from the magazine The Canadian Police Gazette, vol 14, no. 11. Includes front cover of magazine.

Item is a memo to Vance directing him to assist with evidence from a case in Victoria.

Item is formula and analysis notes for pickles.

Item is a black & white photograph showing a view of the ranch, 2 cars, and unidentified persons, annotation on back of photograph states "from outside showing gate".

Item is a letter to Mylett about food inspections completed by Vance and offering his services for the upcoming Royal visit.