World war 2 ration book appraisal

This book is the property of the united states government. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. 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. Today is day three of my wartime kitchen and ration book cooking challenge, and today is all about eggs. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and other valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. World war 2 replica ration book money saving bundle of. 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. Four different series of war ration books were issued. 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. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high.

In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. Ww2 replica junior ration book and identity card 4. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in.

Tin cans, aluminum, and metal sources were all viewed as highly valuable items and could help secure a victory in the war. These books belonged to the clarence cross family of slippery rock pa. Value of ww2 ration book answered by a verified antique expert. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7. 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. The process wasnt patented until after world war ii ended, and it became a.

Ww2 replica ration book, evacuee tag and identity card by memorabilia pack company 4. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. As dday is recognized around the world this weekend june 6, 1944, there will be plenty to read about the soldiers and the heroism involved as 5,300. After the dates indicated by such orders, these products can be purchased only through the use of war rations books containing valid war ration stamps. This collection consists of unused certificates, coupons and stamps issued by the united states government office of price administration opa on certain goods that were rationed during world war ii. Each page is separate so you can include what you need.

War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. One way out the allman celebrates band lucknow 2004 live dll. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a. 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. The collection includes four wwii war ration books issued to hahns wife and her siblings. A look back america rations food during world war ii local. These booklets are partially complete, with some ration stamps for. Why not create a role play area and provide all children with one, allowing them to experience rationing firsthand. 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. Now before anybody starts on about respecting gifts, im not selling it, its just every time i look at it i see something extremely valuable, from a historical reference point of view.

A taste of wartime rationing in 1940s product cookbooks national. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. The rationing program reduced vehicle use, cutting into the market.

United states of america war ration book one may 4, 1942. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Im not able to appraise their treasures, but i can do some preliminary research to get them started. Institute of museum and library services, administered by the indiana state library. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. So many were issued and many still do survive today. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942.

An example of the small folder used to hold war ration books issued during world war ii. Office of price administration, the paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. 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. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Check out jeff shraders antiques roadshow appraisal of this world war ii prisoner of war archive, ca. This monochromatic adult ration books spartan feel was very much a part of the homefront during the second world war.

Look through price and collectors guides pertaining to your item. A familys ration books that came up for sale at auction last year. Last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states.

This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. The typical car owner received an a gas ration coupon booklet, allowed 150 miles of driving per month and only 3 gallons per week, but if someones job required them to drive further then the a book allowed them they would be eligible for the b gas ration coupon. Aug 16, 2014 a world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. This is likely to become more collectible in the distant future because it is part of military war time history. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. The back of the war ration book folder provides some propagandadriven nutrition facts. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum. World war two ration book template world war two ration book template had a strong play with cut the rhombus divided first 4 bytes, no notifications but. Hello, my name is i am here to help with your question. Wwii ration book this project is made possible by a grant from the u. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942.

All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. During the revolution, the civil war and world war i, inflation ran well into double and at times even triple digits. What is the value of world war 2 postal stamps answers. World war ii ration books cecil thompson world war ii mileage ration book 1945. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Finally there are forms, permits and receipts concerning the use of rationing coupons. My 87yearold husband is a wwii veteran who has in his collection some war ration coupon books about 4 of them that his family was issued but did not use. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply.

You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Different ration books were produced for children aged 5 9 years and for. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together. World war ii ration book museum of american finance. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. This weeks questions are about ration books distributed during world war ii. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used.