The c ration was for use under combat conditions where field kitchens were unavailable. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child to be used. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Find highquality stock photos that you wont find anywhere else. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. 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. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle.
What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Throughout the 1940s every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons that had to be used to obtain food and clothing. War ration book four showing 1 4 of 8 pages in this book. Office of price administration covid19 update may 12, 2020. 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. Mar 23, 2007 i have wwii ration books 1 4 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Youre absolutely right, they do have immense historical value, linking us to our past scottvez, 7 years ago minimal value but they do tell a great story of a.
This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries.
The wartime kitchen and ration book cooking day three. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. 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. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. 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. Green stamps will be replacing blue stamps in new ration book 3. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing.
I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins. Search from 60 top ration book pictures and royaltyfree images from istock. 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. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. A look back america rations food during world war ii, and civilians make do. The story my grandparents war ration books told me. Pictures, scans, text of war ration book one, two, three, four issued between 1942 and 1945 by office of price administration, local board 181920, caddo parish, louisiana. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Yesterday was a vegetarian day for us, and i made a rather tasty woolton pie, you can read all about it here. United states of america war ration book one may 4, 1942.
The recipe does use the whole weeks ration for eggs, but it provides two meals for two people, so still represents good value. The a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. A look back america rations food during world war ii, and civilians. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand.
Clothing rationing was introduced in 1941 and lasted eight years. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions see the best books of 2019 browse the amazon editors picks for. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. 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. Jul 11, 2016 the a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. A b ration included three varieties of meat, four vegetables, a dessert and canned fruit or fruit juice. The recipe comes from aunt kates ration recipe book.
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. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. World war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946.
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. 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. Poster instructing how to use ration tokens collections search. In may of 1942, americans enduring wartime shortages stood in long lines to register for governmentissued ration books. Janice and fiona have also been busy in their wartime kitchen too, and you can read. This fabulous recipe for egg and sausage pie will be just as popular today as it probably was over 70 years ago.
Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. World war 2 ration book template book template, world. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. 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. Coffee seedlings stolen from yemen in 1699 were planted near the dutch base on.
War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. 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. Find war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. 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. Etsy will be dropping support for older versions of your web browser in the near future.
Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. See the best books of 2019 browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. 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. World war ii home front ration book four 1942 1945. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942.
The 10in1 ration, introduced later in the war, was a prepackaged version of the b ration providing a days ration for ten men. By spring 1943, the federal office of price administration had allotted points to. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. Check out our ration stamps selection for the very best in unique or custom. Today is day three of my wartime kitchen and ration book cooking challenge, and today is all about eggs. This was to prevent hoarding and to ensure everyone got. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items. It is interesting to note that some cookbooks published during the war featured sugarless recipes so home cooks could more easily comply with the rationing program. Ration book number 4 inside 1943 office of price administration private collection. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition.
I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unsused is this worth anything. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. Food rationing in britainration booksbuffcoloured ration books were for adultsgreen ration books were for pregnant women and children under five years of agethey were also allowed double egg ration and one pint of milk per dayoranges, when available, were for them alsoblue ration booksthese were for children between five and 16 years of agethey were. This book introduced a far more widespread rationing system for a variety of processed foods, canned. 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. 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. Red and blue stamps have been from ration book number two.
The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. War ration book four paperback january 1, 1944 by usa office of price administration author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fabric was needed for the war effort to make uniforms, parachutes etc. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were. Point farmer jacks food stamp credit token office of price administration.
Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. To counteract rising food prices, the opa introduced ration stamps. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2 chops cooking fat 4 oz. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one.
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. This poster is part of the rationing program established by the office of price. I was able to find comparable sales that give your unused u. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. I have wwii ration books 1 4 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Why not create a role play area and provide all children with one, allowing them to experience rationing firsthand. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week.
Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. Stamp 16 was for sugar the book was nicknamed the sugar book but, to my. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. Brentwood boulevard in clayton, to apply for gasoline ration books on dec. 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.
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