Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice from the Post Office Department, Office of Inspector San Francisco, California for information leading to the apprehension of Van Lee Hopper, aka T.E. Carter and Vanderbilt Hopper, wanted for charges of forgery. Notice is dated September 17, 1937 and features affixed printed copies of Fowler's mug shots and criminal information.

From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Measuring approximately 8 x 10.5 inches, this notice is in overall fine condition, with light age wear.