American civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers 7 sugar was the first consumer commodity rationed. Memoriabilia and collectibles from world war ii, including helmets and other field gear, medals and ribbons, patches, and more. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. World war two collection and was provided to the portal to texas history by the arlington historical societys fielder house museum. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. The inside pages of the war ration book number two contributor names liberman, howard, photographer united states. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. All food imported into england is government property and is distributed through an effective rationing plan contributor names united states. Apr 24, 2014 what is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during.
More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. 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. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Each stamp or coupon authorized the holder to purchase rationed goods in the quantities and at the times authorized by the office of price administration. Homemakers war guide poster 19411945 office of war. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. This book is the property of the united states government. What ration book number had the sugar 37 stamp, x8 stamp, and spare 66 stamp in it. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Jd334 vintage lot 4 familys war ration book number 3 blue mound illinois il.
If your war ration book one was issued to you on application by a member of your family, the number of stamps torn from the books of the family was based on the amount of sugar owned by the family, and was divided as equally as possible among all the books. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. This is a replacement book the stamps in it will be used to take the place of those in book 1 and 2 as they become exhausted. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Bring a copy of ration book 3 for each member of the family.
Americans received their first ration cards in may 1942. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for the purchase of merchandise or forfeit the difference. Pricing depends on rarity, and they get more value, the more provenance you can document tying it to particular families, particular persons, and so on. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no.
Many purchases required stamps torn from ration books. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. Jan 25, 2012 when i came upon the handful of books on the auction table, i wasnt sure what they were. Homemakers war guide poster 19411945 office of war information national archives and records administration. If you know that you must have a certain number of cans of baby food during a ration.
Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. New ration books covered all the foods now rationed, which included sugar, coffee, red meat, dairy products, and fats. World war two collection and one other and was provided by arlington historical societys fielder house museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in design and printed in brown ink.
Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. 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. War ration book 4 will be distributed to the citizens of pocahontas county at school houses on thursday and friday, october 21 and 22. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of 5 includes stamps. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Postmen will deliv er applications to most families on regular mail routes. The first card, war ration card number one, became known as the sugar book, for one of the commodities americans could purchase with their ration card. Frozen ii lego elsa market adventure frozen ii musical carousel. Each stamp authorized a purchase of rationed goods in the quantity and time designated, and the book guaranteed each family its fair share of goods made scarce, thanks to the war. 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. Created published between 1940 and 1946 subject headings. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued.
The public went to their local designated ministry of food offices to collect their ration books. What ration book did war ration stamp 19 stamp in it. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used.
Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Ration stamps from war ration book number 3 detail 1943 office of price administration private collection. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Dried beans and soups also were on the ration list. Wwii ration book 3 for sale best frozen 2 toys in stock. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Here is an example of the points needed for certain canned goods. 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. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of five includes.
Largest array of wwii ration book 3 at great prices. Jan 07, 2015 the october 21, 1943 edition of the pocahontas times reads. Wwii ration books provide name, address, age, occupation, and even height and weight. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. Hi, my grandmother past away in 2000 she was born in jan, 1922 and lived through the war in her teens after she died i looked through all her things and found these food ration stamps, two of the ration 3 books and, three of the ration four stamp books all still have remaining stamps, including my grandmother and my grandfathers along with. 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. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states.
Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. While we have been collecting ration books for several years, these records also include links to imaged books online at other web sites. Homemakers war guide poster 19411945 office of war information national archives and records administration get in the scrap. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. Mar 23, 2020 dried beans and soups also were on the ration list. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. These books were distributed to americans during world war ii. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our.
Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front, 1942. This new ration book, replacement for present books. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Ration book number 4 inside 1943 office of price administration private collection. A ration book was issued to each person and each child.
Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Four different series of war ration books were issued. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. A responsible person in the household could pick up and sign for the ration booklets for everyone in the household. We established this ration book search to assist researchers in tracking down records of possible relatives and ancestors.
Jul 11, 2016 this meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. One of the books is more valuable than the others, number 4 cant remember. Rationingunited stateshistory20th century ration order no. It is unlawful to sell it to any other person, or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods in accordance with regulations of the office of price administration. Condition is good for age has many stamps sold as shown. S citizens during a time when homegrown and imported goods became scarce as the country fought a war in europe.
In all the ration books that weve seen, however, the completion of the form was not as strictly enforced as with the book one series. Between may 20 and june 5 ap plication blanks for war ration book number 3 will be distributed by postmen and at general deliv ery windows. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. How the ministry of food managed food rationing in world. Book of ration stamps belonging to margie marie bennett. This is a speedy and convenient method of establishing identity. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. 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. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. War ration book number 3 and 3 number 4 with stamps. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two. 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.
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