Item is a typed letter (with two copies) to Vance from the secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners, A.O. Amar, informing Vance of receipt of a letter from W.A. Walker, Fire Marshal.
Item consists of a letter from H.W.V. Pecknold to Col. W.W. Foster. Pecknold expresses gratitude to Col. W.W. Foster, Chief Constable of Vancouver Police, for Vance's services.
Item is "The Buzzer" pamphlet. The back article mentions the Police Bureau of Science and Vance, as well as an exhibit that is being prepared to display a collection of scientific apparatus for detecting crime, as well as relics and other police paraphernalia.
Item is a typewritten letter from Vancouver City Engineer to Vance. The letter refers to the analysis of water samples collected from seepage at the foot of Cardero Street (Menchions & Co.).
Item is a typed letter of recommendation (carbon copy) from F.T. Underhill to Col. George McSpadden regarding Vance's application for attachment to the Irish Fusiliers Officers' Class.
Item is a typed letter to Vance from Walter, F. Ing, The Retail Merchants' Association of Canada. The letter expresses appreciation for Vance's unbiased and practical report, as well as his cooperation and assistance during an investigation into infected meat.
Item consists of a typed poem titled "A Mere Incident." Handwritten notes are written beneath the poem, and a second page of handwritten notes is included.
Item is a typed letter from E.A. Wheatley, the registrar of The Engineering Profession in British Columbia, to Vance. Vance is informed by letter that he has been reappointed to the Chemical Branch of the Board of Examiners for the year 1932.
Item is a typed telegram from Underhill to Vance. The telegram states that Mr. Williams requires Vance's presence tomorrow, and he should return tonight if possible.
Item is a certified copy of the Honourable the Executive Council of The Government of British Columbia's minutes. The minutes recommend that, in accordance with section 35 of Chapter 193 of the "Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1924," "Pharmacy Act," John Fleming Cullen Brown Vance, F.C.S., City Analyst of Vancouver, BC, and a member of the Pharmaceutical Association of British Columbia, be appointed as a Public Analyst.