Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. The book contains pages of coupons for clothing, tea, sugar and food. War ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. 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. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort.
May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. 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. Before the war, britain imported 55 million tons of food, a month after the war had started this figure had dropped to 12 million. Ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. 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. Im following the general rule that ive always heard, ration books are not worth anything because everyone had them. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. 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 book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. 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. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. Florida memory united states of america war ration book one.
This is still cool i belonged to my great grandmothers brother, john gordon, he lived in midland, mi. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar.
Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. Clothing book this clothing book is for the period 19478. Ration books were given to everyone in britain who then registered in a shop. The ration book became the key to survival for nearly every household in britain. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 194445. Child ww2 wartime instant kit boys girls book week. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Here are some facts about rationing during ww2 in britain. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health.
The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. 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. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad. 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. 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. 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.
World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Wwii ration books are items of historic ephemera dating from the second world war. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. There was also a danger that some people might hoard food, leaving none for others. The small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Wwii ww2 war ration stamp book lot gasoline fuel oil book one. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny. Ww2 replica documents ration books id cards etc etc. Although the war ended in 1945 there were shortages for a while after. Office of price administration covid19 update may 12, 2020. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942.
This book is your only means of buying clothing declares the front of this book. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Four different series of war ration books were issued. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high.
It was meant to ensure a fair distribution of food, in short supply due to enemy ships attacking merchant ships, preventing them from bringing. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Clothes rationing continued until 1949 and food rationing until in 1952. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled 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. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945. Rationing was officially started on 8th january 1940. Every member of the public was issued with a ration book. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march. 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.
I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. 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. The office of price administration opa was in charge of rationing consumer goods such as sugar, coffee, shoes, household appliances, and other goods during world war ii. 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. Jul 11, 2016 four different series of war ration books were issued. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Sugar purchase certificate 2 copies, 3part carbon form 1. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the.
Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. 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. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could be. It began after the start of ww2 with petrol and later included other goods such as. Value of ww2 ration book answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Find war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. How reliable is the book value for postage stamps provided by the scott catalogue. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Buy world war 2 ration books and get the best deals.
Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. United states of america office of price administration. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps.
Aug 09, 2012 value of ww2 ration book answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. 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. New listing 8 war wwii ration books,2 holders,1400 stamps. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946.
Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. 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.
On inside cover is printed instruction on how to use your ration 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 7 sugar was the first consumer commodity rationed. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana.
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