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. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u.
Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note. 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 four 1943 office of price administration private collection. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. 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. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases.
This is the cover for holding the ration book that was issued to my grandmother. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Several photographs of the paperwork needed to obtain food and gas are displayed here.
Office of price administration book description washington, d. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. War ration book four showing 14 of 5 pages in this text. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week.
American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers 7 sugar was the first consumer commodity rationed. They belonged to my mother who passed away in 98 and i am just now going through her memorabilia. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas.
This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. 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. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. What would be the value, if any, of war ration books. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. I have wwii ration books 14 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. Although the war ended in 1945 there were shortages for a while after. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942.
Wwii ration books are items of historic ephemera dating from the second world war. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. 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. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Issued on may 5, 1942 to a young girl from maryland, this book includes a serial number in red, instructions on wartime rationing, and several remaining stamps attached to the interior. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. This ration book is marked war ration book four and no. 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. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Wwii ration books utilised a system that ensured that everyone had equal amounts of food, clothes and provisions and were an integral part of the war effort in.
The front cover of the war rations book is featured on the picture above. I have looked all over the internet and have found explanations of how the rationing work during the way, but not how the stamps themselves worked. This ration book belonged to myra arundel mother of donor john arundel of 1 well lane, it was issued from the aireborough food office at micklefield house. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. If there are any problems with your order whatsoever, please message us before leaving feedback and. The booklet contains a number of war ration coupons, and some are missing. It has been completed with penned entries from its original owner, and includes a stamp which authorized the booklet.
World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The opa accepted ration book applications and issued ration books, from which consumers tore out stamps in order to purchase food and other supplies at grocery stores. 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. The most common war ration book material is cotton. 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.
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. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during.
War ration book four showing 14 of 8 pages in this book. 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. Wwii us war rations books and stamps this page describes the way in which resources such as gas and sugar were rationed and distributed to the civilian population in the united states during wwii. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943.
Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. World war ii ration stamps and the buy of the week, a fibber mcgee and molly game. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. The blitz and the home front of wwii pt ii world history family history world war ii the blitz interesting history thats the way the good old days american history british history.
The cover of the war ration book number two 1 negative. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Book one below was issued on may 5th, 1942 by avis hays registrar for local board no. During 19401941, with active hostilities raging in europe and the pacific ocean, the united states was emerging from the tough times of the great depression and was doing its best to remain officially neutral. Clothing book this clothing book is for the period 19478. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Food rationing began in 1940 to ensure that everyone had a fair share of available food, imports of food were restricted during the 2nd world war leading to shortages and many food stuffs. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson.
The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. I have all four books, the first one only has three stamps left, book 2 is empty, book 3 has three full pages and one page that is only missing three stamps, book four has one full page of green stamps, five red stamps, nine blue stamps loose, 34 black spare stamps attached, with three more. Vfnm, never used, see pics this item was uploaded by dg. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. From what i can tell they are from 19421945 approximately.