War ration book no 3 1943 quarterly

Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Im the current editor of the ration board, a quarterly journal dedicated to. The office of price administration estimates that only 5,300,000 tons will be available for 1942. Sugarconsumption in the united states approximated 8,000,000 tons in 1941. When tokens came into use, the purchaser could receive three tokens, each worth one point, in exchange. Around a quarter of the british population was entitled to wear some sort of uniform as part of. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. During world war ii the united states instituted a rationing program that led to. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing.

World war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 1943 1946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. 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. Where can i find an explanation of what each stamp meant for each book issued. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Jan 25, 2012 i just found again my own ration book no.

Most controversial was bread which was not rationed until after the war. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Cards indicating ration points required for various canned foods helped americas wartime marketers in using war ration book two. There is no date on them, but i know they are from 1943.

They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. 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. 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. 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 stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Also there were stamp books for sugar and gasoline, coffee, shoes and many more items. Vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 188. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana.

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. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. An advantage of tokens was that they never expired, while the stamps did. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no. The ration book and procedures changed around once every 4 months.

Oct 01, 2003 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 another family members ration books with signatures. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. It also has a special shoe stamp inside the front page for 1945 when my husband was 3 years old. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. 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. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. To prevent hoarding and skyrocketing prices, the office of price administration issued 123 million copies of war ration book one, which contained stamps that could be used to purchase sugar. By the beginning of 1943, coffee and sugar were the only two foods officially. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. 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. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. I claim the distinction of having fdr and congress declare war on japan on my 5th birthday. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war.

The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. 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.

Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. We established this ration book search to assist researchers in tracking down records of possible relatives and ancestors. 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. War ration book one, the first in the history of the united states. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Britain during the war was from canada, as was more than a third of their bacon, a quarter.

Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Robesonian newspaper march 3, 1943, lumberton, north carolina the robbson1an lumberton n c wednesday march 3 pacfi thrm seen and observed bt w e mttttxt this u a call to frank mcmillan popular carrier on route 2 liim bertou to get pete hit bulldog and also to ertle carlyle solicitor ojr this judicial district to get jer ry his little fiest and to any others that have dogs that will rate to. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. A woman flips through a rationing stamp book reserved for sugar purchases 1943. It also has a special shoe stamp inside the front page for 1945 when my husband was 3. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full.

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. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached. I had not seen any of these thin postcardsize books at auction before, but i was. The imposition of clothes rationing was announced by oliver lyttleton, president of. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Not only was food being sent to our own soldiers, but canada also sent food to britain to help. 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. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. April 1946 only 24 coupons were issued, effectively allowing the shopper only 3 coupons a month. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items.

Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. Find great deals on ebay for world war 2 ration books. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Beginning july 1, 1942, no individual could legally charge more for services sold at retail in. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp.

The most common war ration book material is cotton. Lot 3 ww ii war ration books with stamps 1943 book 4. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Ww2 wwii us war ration books with stamps wartime 1943 lot of 4 book no. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At auction, the two sets of ration books did not generate a lot of bids. Vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 188 stamps columbus ohio. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. 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. No sugar could legally be bought without stamps, and sugar rationing would continue until supplies returned. Students will analyze diverse sources and determine which cost of war was the most significant by writing a paragraph summary.

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. Page two and three was actually the certificate of register. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. 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. Information descriptionworld war ii war ration book no. Ration applications may be mailed now for new war book no.

Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Black markets during world war ii perspectives on black markets v. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. They are all stamped they were my answered by a verified antique expert. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. I like to quiz kids under the age of 40 who or what fdr was and why we were declaring war on japan. The contents of the library of congress farm security administrationoffice of war information blackandwhite negatives are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. 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. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Oct 10, 2017 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. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork.

The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. Details about vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 188 stamps columbus ohio. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Mar 23, 2007 i have wwii ration books 14 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Then came book two in january 1943, book three in october 1943 and book. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. 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 was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war.