HomeMy WebLinkAboutSurplus Gas Masks Memo 1960's MEMORANDUM
TO: Civil Defense Official Addressed
FROM: James H. Garner, State Coordinator
SUBJECT: Surplus Gas Masks.
Upon the request of this office, the Texas Surplus Property Agency has
received a limited number of surplus property gas masks for donation
to Civil Defense. These masks are described as follows;
Mask, gas, mfr. Mine Safety Appliance Co., Mark IV, canister type,
one size 3'i x 6i cylindrical, painted gray, position of canister
in back of neck. Protection afforded against war gases. Full
type face piece with two hoses attached. Not useable with
spectacles, natural rubber material. Two triangulary shaped
eyepieces with rounded corners, lens material sheet plastic,
universal size speaking diaphram. Equipped with cotton duck
carrier size 7" x 9 ". To be worn on left side, accessories
antifog kite. These gas masks are in new condition with a
handling charge fee of $1.24 each.
These masks are available to you for Civil Defense assignment according
to our standard procedures. Those of you who have approved requisi-
tions on file for Group 4240 -- Safety and Rescue Equipment, are eligible
to receive these masks. Those of you who do not have this category
listed on an approved requisition and are otherwise eligible to
receive surplus property, and would like to have some of the masks,
should submit a requisition for approval.
The masks will be donated on a first -come, first- served basis.
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