War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. Each family member was issued a ration book and the family pooled all the stamps to purchase the items they needed, or could get, that particular week with the stamps. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it. I think the war ration book required this information so that the government could get a better idea of the person they were giving the stamps. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food.
War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. The books have wear from use and some of the stamps have been used from each book. They needed the information so that they could tell how much food the person would need, and how much. Fresh from an estate is a set of 5 wwii war ration books no.
Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. They belonged to my mother who passed away in 98 and i am just now going through her memorabilia. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.
Certificate of book holder i, the undersigned, do hereby certify that 1 have observed all the con. Others like rations on typewriters, bicycles and rubber footwear were not as obvious. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. There is no date but my age at the time was 18 september 1943september 1944. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. United states of america war ration book one may 4, 1942. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Leon henderson gets the first proof of war ration book no. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Ill need a bit more before we can address your question.
Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and was provided to the portal to texas history by the pioneer city county museum. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together.
The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items fabulousvintagestore 5 out of 5. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. 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. Dont miss out on these collectible wwii war ration books. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. 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. Then came book two in january 1943, book three in october 1943 and book four near the end of 1943 all of which contained various items. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places.
I have a world war ii ration book and wonder if you could help me find out what the stamps were to be used for. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. Why do you think the war ration book requires information on a persons age, sex, weight, height and occupation. Can you tell me what else you know so the appraiser will be better able to assist you. Four different series of war ration books were issued. There are pages of stamps about the size of postage stamps. 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. Coffee shoes rationingunited states history20th century ration order no. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states.
There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Cataloging information for additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related materials. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. As you can see from some of the ration books, she lists her age as 35. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. Sugar purchase certificate 2 copies, 3part carbon form 1. Food and gasoline rationing practices in the united states during world war. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Living on rations in the second world war i was there. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used.
Fresh vegetables and fruit were not rationed, but supplies were limited. How to use your war ration book one genealogy today. Maudes husband clarence did not serve in the war due to his age 52 according to his book two. Please visit duke university digital collections to view all pages. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. The book is in good condition and contains more than 100 stamps and there is a validation stamp on the cover. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. The below ration books belonged to maude elizabeth haas williams, of whom i shared a photograph in an earlier post. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles, typewriters, sugar, shoes, fuel oil, gasoline, and food which were issued by the office of price administration between 19421946. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book.