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Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. 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. Four different series of war ration books were issued. There is no date but my age at the time was 18 september 1943september 1944. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. Oct 10, 2019 before the start of world war ii the uk imported 55 million tons of food, a mere month after the start of world war ii they imported 12 million. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Childs ration book, used during the second world 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. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two.

Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names associated with the booklets. Meat rationing in world war ii the british columbia food. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Ration books world war ii 1943 1945 description this small collection consists of world war ii ration books and related information issued between 1943 and 1945. Did you know that these books could hold significant clues into your ancestry. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. 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. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. Home front and ration books during world war two opening shot of meat hanging in shop window. In where treetops glisten, my main character, meredith, is a nurse on the war front.

This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. Perhaps your relatives received ration books during world war ii. Each page is separate so you can include what you need.

On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Any member of the family may use all the familys ration books. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. Rationing was introduced as a temporary measure by the british government during and after the war. Office of price administration book description washington, d. 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. 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. Under those committees were about 1,300 local food offices, and these did all the detailed work of licensing food dealers, enforcing orders and distributing the ration books. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons.

The goverment wanted to curb inflation, reduce total consumer spending, and limit potential shortages of essential goods, as in britain, by trying to ensure that there was an equitable distribution of food and clothing. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Woman inside butchers buys some meat which is wrapped up. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it. Eventually, most foods were covered by the rationing system with the exception of fruit and vegetables. The poser below expresses the idea that victory gardens during world war ii. Dated 20th century gasoline ration sticker on vintage car during ww2. 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.

World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. Will processed baby foods be rationed on the same point system as foods for grownups. Students will analyze diverse sources and determine which cost of war was the most significant by writing a paragraph summary. An antihoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. Families had to take their food ration books on holiday too they had to present the books at the food office and get emergency cards to use while they were away. In the end, more than 11 million ration books were distributed. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork. 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. Civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7. The government issued ration books during world war ii in order to. Economic, social, political worksheet using this informative worksheet, your students will be able to analyze the effects of world war ii economic, political and social. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. The only way to survive was to implement world war 2 rationing, and soon the ration book would become the most important book in every british household. Ever wondered how much food a person was entitled to during world war two. What you need to know about rationing in the second world war. Elsie widdowson and robert mccance were the two pioneers who created the scientific basis for rationing.

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. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued.

Coupons and rationing during world war ii dealhack. Four ration books issued by the united states office of price administration to residents of oil city and natchitoches, louisiana. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Dec 01, 2008 if you are talking about uk ration books and uk id from ww2 i have mine my brothers and sisters have some there are plenty in the british museums. The government issued ration books during world war. 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. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.

It was not until the early 1950s that most commodities came off the ration. Imagine what it was like during world war ii, when rationing meant you couldnt always buy the goods. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs and over 200 charts, wartime advertisements and other educational aids, it represents the most accurate and detailed look at the rations provided to the german soldier in world war ii. Today, i decided to learn a little more about ration books because they are an interesting historical artifact in addition to being a useful genealogy aid. Rationing and ration books during world war two, 1940s. It has my age, height and weight listed on the cover. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. Carolyn ekins had tried slimfast, weight watchers and slimming world. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum. I forgot to schedule a thanksgiving post, so after the rabid consumerism many americans display on black friday weekend and throughout the christmas shopping season, i think this topic is, in a way, highly relevant to the holidays. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have impro. 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. The most common war ration book material is cotton.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used. War ration book one this is the cover for holding the ration book that was issued to my grandmother. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. The first war ration stamps given out were for sugar. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. The office of price administration opa was in charge of this program, but it relied heavily on volunteers to hand out the ration books and explain the system to consumers and merchants. This system allowed qualified people to purchase additional fuel during the war. Other items, like gasoline or fuel oil, were rationed only to. A series of four books were given out in the united states, and on the back of each was the slogan, if you dont need it, dont buy it. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used.

Americans also coped with rationing and coupon books by engaging in a widespread system of bartering. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. This book is the definitive reference on the topic. 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. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war. Buy world war 2 ration books and get the best deals. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. Each book contained between 7 and 10 panes of sequentially numbered coupons, and a postcard that needed to be sent in to get the next book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947.

The home front in world war one by peter craddickadams. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. Oct 27, 2017 a total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. For example, world war ii ration books include the persons name, age, address, occupation, and even their height and weight. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of 5 includes stamps.

Have you come across ration books in your genealogy research. There are pages of stamps about the size of postage stamps. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. A group of ten war ration books dating to world war ii with stamps present, though many have been used. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. 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. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. The chemical composition of foods was the book written by both of them. Meat was the last item to be derationed and food rationing ended completely in 1954.

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. Ration books were exceedingly valuable to american consumers during the war, and people even. 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. A notice on the back of one of the books instructed, air raids always have ready. Apr 19, 2012 rationing regulations for food and clothing were gazetted on 14 may 1942. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no.

Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. Bread, which was never rationed during wartime, was put on the ration in july 1946. A world war ii ration book issued by the united states of america from the office of price administration on january 26, 1945. Booklets were consolidated from diverse donations in the past. How the ministry of food managed food rationing in world. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front.

Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. An advantage of tokens was that they never expired, while the stamps did. In the united states, nationwide food rationing was instituted in. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. Rationing regulations for food and clothing were gazetted on 14 may 1942. Rationing in world war 2 australia deborah burrows. Ration books had descriptions of the owner of the book, including height, weight, eye color and age. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Shortly after the commencement of world war two, rationing was introduced in canada on january 24, 1942, to limit the use of imported food and to free up supplies for the military and their allies. During christmas 1945 she is stationed in the netherlands, and the fighting is thick in the battle of the bulge.

I thought they were super cool and wanted to share. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Yes, ration book two like war ration book one now used for sugar and coffee may be used by any member of the household to whom the book is issued. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle.

Civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942,11 through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. May war ration book two be used by any member of the family. For most of the war years and after, the rationing of food took five principal forms.

Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. 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. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of five includes. When tokens came into use, the purchaser could receive three tokens, each worth one point, in exchange. By the end of the war, about 5,600 local rationing boards staffed by over 100,000 citizen volunteers were administering the program.