In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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 united kingdom, united states and germany. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. In the united states, nationwide food rationing was instituted in the spring of 1942, and each member of the family was issued ration books by the office of price administration opa. Office of price administration book description washington, d. One can only imagine the frustration of juggling all these different ration books in order just to get byhere is a wonderfully wry account of the travails of dealing with ration books. World war ii ration books and tokens, with two ration pouches. 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. During wwii, countless products were rationed in the united states in order to help meet the demands both of the military and the citizens back home. Us red ration stamps from war ration book two, used for meat, cheese, fats, and oils. Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. 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.
Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank crews, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for short durations. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. 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. 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. 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. Includes instuctions on how to use your ration book. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods.
In january 1940, every individual was issued with a ration book and registered at their local shops. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. 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. It is unlawful to sell or give it to any other person or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods for the person to whom it was issued. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. 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.
Included in this collection are ten ration books, two opa red points, two opa blue points, one ration book pouch, and one ration token pouch. Ration books worked on a coupon system, so people could only purchase their entitlement and no. Ration book definition of ration book by the free dictionary. The 1939 register was used to devise a carefully detailed rationing plan. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. These books were used in wwii to limit items to uphold the wartime economy.
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. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one persons allotted portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945.
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. 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. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 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. These photos captured what happened when the united states. 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. You would hand the token to the shopkeeper or the shopkeeper would sign the token to show you have used it. 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.
Other items, like gasoline or fuel oil, were rationed. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. When wwii began, the office of price administration in the us warned americans of the possible shortage they might have to face in steel, gasoline, electricity and aluminum. Wwii us basic mileage gasoline ration book and coupons. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. 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. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. By 1944, whisky had disappeared from liquor store shelves as distilleries converted to the production of industrial alcohol.
What you need to know about rationing in the second world war. Explore our website and follow us on social media for. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one. Using different coloured paper green,blue and pale brown and the below templates, children can create ration books for themselves and their family. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. 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.
World war ii rationing united states american history. Inside each ration book was tokens that allowed you to buy rationed items. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Food is a weapon the rationing of goods in us during wwii. Americans received their first ration cards in may 1942. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Fats and oils were rationed starting 29 march 1943. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with stamps that could be used to buy restricted items along with payment, and within weeks of the first issuance, more than 91. Because of these shortages, the us governments office of price administration established a system of rationing that would more fairly distribute foods that were in short supply. Other ration cards developed as the war progressed. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. Four different series of war ration books were issued. 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.
Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. A rare find and an excellent piece of history to hold in your hands. This book is the property of the united states government. Nine ration books include three war ration book one, three war ration book two, and four war ration book three. Rationing in the us was introduced in stages during world war ii. 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. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit clip ref. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front.
Us red ration stamps from war ration book two, used for meat, cheese, fats, and during world war ii, fats and oils were rationed. The k ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the united states army during world war ii. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. As the term indicates, rationing is the process of controlling the distribution of resources that are scarce. There were also red stamps, not included in eileens ration book purse, used to ration meat.
World war ii ration book,1943 maine memory network. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Jan 08, 2018 what you need to know about rationing in the second world war. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. 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. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas.
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