Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Ration book collections online museum of new zealand te papa. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of congress how to shop with ration book two poster 19431945 office of war information. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 194445. These books belonged to andy pasqueriello age 28 and juliann pasqueriello age 3 of. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Antique world war ii ration books are not rare,antiques expert larry cox answers readers questions about world war ii ration books, blakely china and commemorative coins.
There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Tire rationing radio script, office of price administration, circa 1943. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and. Meat, tea, jam, biscuits, breakfast cereals, cheese, eggs, lard, milk, canned and dried fruit were rationed subsequently but not all at. Vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 190 stamps tennessee. Permission to publish material from the world war ii rationing stamps program must be obtained from the special collections manuscript curator andor the special collections department head. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government.
On 8 january 1940 bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. Authentic war ration book one with some scrip missing. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war.
Home page ration book search why war ration book no. As with price control issues, the mostly volunteer bureaucracy of local war price rationing boards had their. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration.
Why not create a role play area and provide all children with one, allowing them to experience rationing firsthand. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Most ration restrictions did not end until august 1945. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note.
Ration book stamps were torn out and presented along with payments at grocery stores and other locations. A womans dress required four to six coupons either as a storebought. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. This ration book, issued in october 1943, was the third series to be issued in new zealand during world war ii. World war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 1943 1946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. By this point in the war, one fourth of the population was wearing uniforms.
The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. A necessary but hated sacrifice oregon secretary of state. World war ii ration stamps and the buy of the week, a fibber mcgee and molly game.
War ration book one usa office of price administration on. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Posters gave shoppers advice on how to use their ration books. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. These were redeemable stamps or coupons, and every family was issued a set number of each kind of stamp based on the size of the family, ages of children and income. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy.
War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. Office of war information, for four months betty crocker broadcast on nvc radio a program called our nations rations.
And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Jan 31, 20 antique world war ii ration books are not rare,antiques expert larry cox answers readers questions about world war ii ration books, blakely china and commemorative coins. During world war ii, ration books were distributed to families by the office of price administration opa to help regulate food shortages as a result of the war. War ration book four showing 14 of 5 pages in this text.
Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I had not seen any of these thin postcardsize books at auction before, but i was familiar. A special set of four couples in full regimental dress danced the quadrilles and other set dances.
Childs ration book, used during the second world war. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the first commodity to be controlled. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Rationing in the united kingdom wikimili, the best. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair. Thus, the shopper for a family of four had a total of 192 points for processed. Mises on rationing and price controls in ww2 online library of. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more.
The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note cataloging information processed by emily castle august 2006 manuscript and visual collections department william henry smith memorial library indiana historical society 450 west ohio street indianapolis, in 462023269. In early 1943, the battalion returned to australia and later took part in campaigns against the japanese in new guinea in 19431944 and borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our.
United states of america office of price administration. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. Rationing became common during the second world war. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. Office of price administration book description washington, d. In determining coupon ratings, the four main sections of the community, i.
Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. Any person who finds a lost war ration book must return it to the war price and. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.
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