It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Around 1939, when world war ii began, the united kingdom imported twothirds of its food, all of which had to be shipped over oceans teeming with german uboats. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Apr 24, 2014 what is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. War ration book four page 3 of 8 the portal to texas. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. War ration book four page 3 of 8 the portal to texas history. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products.
Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Ration books had descriptions of the owner of the book, including height, weight, eye color and age. Ration book one was issued in may 1942, book two in january 1943, book three in october of 1943, and book four towards the end of 1943. Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names associated with the booklets. Dec 01, 2011 rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. Only four colors were permitted black, white, town brown, and army. Stanley of suncook, nh, by the united states office of price administration in approximately 1943. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and one other and was provided by pioneer city county museum to the portal to texas history, a. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued.
During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you. Each family member was issued a ration book and the family pooled all the stamps to purchase the items they needed. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like. Book five, already printed when japan surrendered, was not distributed. The weekly food ration for two people, uk, 1943 this photograph shows the amounts of butter, milk, bacon, lard, sugar, cheese, tea and jam received by two people per week in britain. 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. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. 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. Mar 23, 2007 i have wwii ration books 1 4 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. Jul 11, 2016 four different series of war ration books were issued.
The system was simplified on february 27, 1944, when all stamps became worth ten points, and plastic tokens were issued as change. Booklets were consolidated from diverse donations in the past. Wellington city council ministry for culture and heritage gns science. 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. Any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest ration board. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. War ration books three and four book three became active in september 1943, but was replaced by book four on november 1, 1943. These photos captured what happened when the united states. The daily telegram adrian, lenawee, michigan 4 jan 1943. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps answers. To conserve rubber and gasoline, a countrywide speed limit of 35miles per hour was implemented. Next month in part two, well talk about world war ii and the impact of vmail on genealogy. Oct 06, 2018 any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest ration board.
War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944. Ration books three and four were issued in 1943 and used through 1945. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages. Stalingrad city in russia, site of a red army victory over the germany army in 1942 1943. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. The first ration book was introduced in the us in 1942, with people receiving their first one on may 4 th the same year. A womans dress required four to six coupons either as a storebought dress or. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. Green and blue stamps were used for processed foods such as canned and bottled fruits, juice, vegetables, soup, baby food, frozen food, spreads and dried foods.
Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. While mother keeps handy her war ration book two, daughter examines the frozen foods which require removal of point stamps. Make it do rationing of canned goods in world war ii. The october 21, 1943 edition of the pocahontas times reads. 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. 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. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Four ration books issued by the united states office of price administration to residents of oil city and natchitoches, louisiana. United states of america office of price administration.
War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. 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. These little ration books might just provide a link to your pedigree chart, or may just be a catalyst for a conversation with an elderly family member. I have wwii ration books 1 4 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. 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. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and one other and was provided by pioneer city county museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. How much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps. 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.
This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. This is an original world war ii united states ration book, printed in 1943. Following the distribution of book three, one thousand volunteer workers were headquartered in the oklahoma city chamber of commerce dining room, located in the commerce exchange building. Contents of the collection collapse all expand all. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Primary view of object titled war ration book four. In february 7, 1943, the new york times devoted four columns to an official. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.
On february 26, 1943, the daily oklahoman reported that oklahoma city had a shortage. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. Even one old shovel will help make 4 hand grenades. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and was provided to the portal to texas history by the pioneer city county museum. Ration book collections online museum of new zealand te papa. War ration book four book 4 introduced julyaugust 1943. The book is in good condition and contains more than 100 stamps and answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A difficult time for the united states war history online. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research. Detention centers where more than 100,000 japanese americans were relocated during world war ii by order of the president.
What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. A book in fair condition with around 100 stamps could run from 50. 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. City in russia, site of a red army victory over the germany army in 1942 1943. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Although there are rare stamps, in general wwii food ration stamps in a book of stamps with some missing are. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. World war ii ration books, 1943 45 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. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943.
Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. War ration book 4 will be distributed to the citizens of pocahontas county at school houses. Kingsport public library and archives koffman family war.
Dec 28, 2011 how much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps. All stamps have been removed this is only the outer cover. 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. Jan 07, 2015 ration books three and four were issued in 1943 and used through 1945. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. 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. Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m.
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