Christy - The original post of this ended up in my other mailbox.  I 
don't think it appeared here when it should have.

-Jim

==========

>Dear Listers,
>
>I work in a military museum, and ever so often people want to donate 
>food items, usually canned or vacuum packed ...
>...snip...
>... mentioned that part---all the items are unopened and uneaten).
>
>Thanks!
>Christy Jones
>Archivist
>MS Armed Forces Museum
>Camp Shelby, MS

==========

Christy,

If you do empty C-ration cans, etc., I suggest you do it from the 
bottom so the cans look unopened when on view.  Old cigarette and 
accessory packs should last indefinitely, since there is no food 
items in them (sugar, salt, TP, matches, etc., if I remember from 50 
years ago).  Perhaps you can slit the MREs up the back and restuff 
the package so it looks original.

-Jim Lyons

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).