Name/Title
SK IV Survival Sanitation KitEntry/Object ID
2011.28.6Description
SK IV Survival Sanitation Kit from Wayne State University; for 50 people
Fallout Shelter Sanitation Kits consisted of 22 inch high by 16 inch diameter fiberboard drums filled with sanitation supplies. These drums and were to serve as the shelter chemical toilets until the water drums were emptied and became available to be used as toilets.
Sanitation kits came in two types. The SKIII kit was to supply 25 persons for 2 weeks. The SKIV was to supply 50 persons for 2 weeks.
The SK III was issued in far fewer numbers than the SK IV. I believe the SK III was probably dropped from the program because there was really no need to have two different types of kits. That's just speculation, but it makes sense to me.
http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/cdmuseum2/supply/sankits.htmlCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2011.28Source or Donor
Wayne State UniversityAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Wayne State UniversityMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1970Time Period
Cold WarPlace
* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Other
Civil Defense displayCategory
Exhibit