Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical CollectionsRalph F. Turner Papers. (UA 17.149) Box 1694, Folder 6

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Physical Location: Box 1694, Folder 6; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 31 August 8 1956
Existence: Majority of material found within 31 August 8 1956

General Note: Personnel with the Michigan State University Vietnam Advisory Group's Police Administration Division author a preliminary report on the establishment of a scientific crime detection laboratory. The report begins with a summary and explanation of the division's methodology, then goes in to current and proposed procedures, existing and proposed facilities, coordination with other law enforcement units, personnel selection and training, and suggested phasing of the program. A list of illustrations and some training photographs are included.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1612-116-UA17-149_000105

Citation: MSU Vietnam Technical Assistance Project Preliminary Report on the Establishment of a Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory [Draft] -- 1956, 6-20-1612-116-UA17-149_000105. 31 August 8 1956, Box 1694, Folder 6; 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=6-20-1612-116-UA17-149_000105, Accessed 03 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-1612-116-UA17-149_000105, Ralph F. Turner Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive