Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Make offer world war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. In january 1940, every individual was issued with a ration book and registered at their local shops. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. In the end, more than 11 million ration books were distributed. The 1939 register was used to devise a carefully detailed rationing plan.
Jul 10, 2015 they found out through newspaper and grocery store posts when stamps were valid and when they expired. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. Childs ration book, used during the second world war. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Another maggie sullivan book i couldnt put down i started the maggie sullivan series a few years ago and tore through them all. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Yes, ration book two like war ration book one now used for sugar and coffee may be used by any member of the household to whom the book is issued. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.
The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have impro. Anthony potter collectiongetty images shoes were rationed. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. 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. Definition of ration book from the collins english dictionary. These ration books contained coupons for meat, butter, tea and sugar.
Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. Rationing in world war 2 australia deborah burrows. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. The story my grandparents war ration books told me. Victory cook book this collection of recipes was released by the navy league chapter of the i. Lot of 2 world war ii wwii ration books book one richmond virginia. The most common war ration book material is cotton. The inside pages of the war ration book number two.
The red stamps were for canned fruits and vegetables. Rationing of food lasted for 14 years and ended on july 4, 1954. Office of price administration book description washington, d. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. A total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Mar 08, 2018 in an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a just distribution of the nations sugar supply to all.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. The ration books arrived quickly and in perfect condition for use in a ww2 project at our grandsons school. 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. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. They held concerts and sold war bonds to raise money. Myers does an exceptional job leaving breadcrumbs throughout, then tying up loose ends at the end. 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 7.
The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. Times, sunday times 2009 when the misery of rationing finally ended in 1954, people held ceremonies to celebrate and the power minister publicly burnt a big replica ration book.
From united states 3 sequential world war ii ww2 war ration book no. Food rationing was to a large degree implemented because of the push to. 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. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one.
War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Ration books notice the dates these ration books were issued to doris and montague corri. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. A warning inside the front cover declared it illegal for the shopkeeper to accept loose coupons they had to be presented in the book to be valid. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Goodreads members who liked the pushcart war also liked. In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no.
When book two was first issued, each household was required to itemize and declare all their canned goods. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Shopkeepers were then supplied with sufficient food for everyone registered. In keeping with the war memorials floriade victory gardens, we look at a. They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a just distribution of the nations sugar supply to all. Apparently the orders from the bookshops have been healthy, so the print run is reasonable. Food rationing appeared in poland after the first world war, and ration stamps were in use until the end of the polishsoviet war.
Ration of lies, like the others, does not disappoint. Find out what women on the homefront cooked for their families. Identity cards had to be presented with the ration book to prove that the person was the proper owner of the ration book. I noticed a few stamps were still unused in my grandfathers ration book book one, the first of. Ww2 peoples war issuing ration books in the food office bbc. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in design and printed in brown ink. People had to come in once a year to collect their ration book. The characters are great as well, maggie in particular. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Find books like the pushcart war from the worlds largest community of readers.
Any member of the family may use all the familys ration books. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945 ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. Ask anyone who remembers life on the home front during world war ii about their strongest memories and chances are they will tell. How to use your war ration book one genealogy today. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Make offer 1942 wwii war ration books lots of stamps books 1,3. Also there were stamp books for sugar and gasoline, coffee, shoes and many more items.
Ration books worked on a coupon system, so people could only purchase their entitlement and no. They had to register and buy their food from their chosen shops. An antihoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. This could create problems if the ration books never reached their targets. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. Each book contained between 7 and 10 panes of sequentially numbered coupons, and a postcard that needed to be sent in to get the next book. These photos captured what happened when the united states. Meat rationing in world war ii the british columbia food.
Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. They all come from the same brassica family but dont share the same ration book stigma. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. I have all four books, the first one only has three stamps left, book 2 is empty, book 3 has three full pages and one page that is only missing three stamps, book four has one full page of green stamps, five red stamps, nine blue stamps loose, 34 black spare stamps attached, with three more. My book, a stranger in my street, is officially out in june, but there will be copies in the bookstores in midmay. 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. 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. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. 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. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 194445.
Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. The coupons, smaller than postage stamps, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. 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. Nato war games revealed in project blue book season finaleancient. 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. Bob greenes coronavirus and the ration book oped, march 28 about the ration books issued during world war ii brought back many. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the first. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with stamps that could be used to buy.
Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. Oct 27, 2017 a total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. 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. This collection of nine world war ii era ration books includes two copies of war rations book 2, two copies of war ration book 3 and five copies of war ration book four issued by the office of price administration. Books similar to the pushcart war goodreads share book. Nato war games revealed in project blue book season finale ancient. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. 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. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. This was sent to school with his greatgreat grandfathers honourable discharge certificate from. 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.