Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical CollectionsRalph F. Turner Papers. (UA 17.149) Box 1695, Folder 8

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Physical Location: Box 1695, Folder 8; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 31 August 1956
Existence: Majority of material found within 31 August 1956

General Note: Chief Advisor Wesley Fishel, Chief of the Police Program Division Howard Hoyt, and consultant Ralph Turner author a report on the establishment of a scientific crime detection laboratory. The report discusses the current and proposed procedures, the physical facilities, coordination with other law enforcement units, personnel selection and training, and suggested phasing of the program.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1603-116-UA17-149_000095

Citation: Preliminary Report Concerning the Installation of a Criminalistics Laboratory (in French) -- August 31, 1956, 6-20-1603-116-UA17-149_000095. 31 August 1956, Box 1695, Folder 8; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Ralph F. Turner Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1603-116-UA17-149_000095, Accessed 08 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-1603-116-UA17-149_000095, Ralph F. Turner Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive