During the duration that the united states entered the war to the august 1945 peace agreement with japan, there was a dramatic shift where americans drove cars less, carpooled when they did drive, walked and used their bicycle more, and increased the use of public transportation. Daniel rice in colorado co 33 records found whitepages. Formulating rations with the pearson square colorado. Their names are on the front cover, along with their national registration numbers. They still had to pay but the coupons meant that no one bought more than their fair share. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. This was to prevent hoarding and to ensure everyone got. Colorado rockies relief pitcher christian friedrich, right, walks to the mound as st. The name and address details are left blank front of the ration book therefore students could fill in their own details. Wwii war ration book two cover empty inside no stamps and application for war ration book no.
Find war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. This colorado restaurant is so remote youve probably. Unfollow vintage war rations book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. World war 2 ration book template book template, world war 2. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ration stamps printed, but not used, as a result of the 1973 oil crisis. Formulating rations with the pearson square fact sheet no. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. The two sites near denver, coloradorocky mountain arsenal and rocky. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods.
Some developers also regulated the size and value of houses, location of. No study of women on the home front during world war ii could be complete. Use this printable ration book to teach students how rationing worked during wwii. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.
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. Between 1941 and 1944 the total amount of gas consumed from highway use in the united states dropped to 32 percent. We found 70 records for robert barnes in hotchkiss, thornton and 54 other cities in colorado. Also included are two folders for ration book storage. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. This colorado restaurant is so remote youve probably never heard of it dont you just love it when you are part of a great secret that involves either a surprise or something else wholesome. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Keep in mind these are instant collectibles with, perhaps, millions churned. Aug 09, 2012 it comes down to the old adage of supply and demand as far as value.
War ration book one this is the cover for holding the ration book that was issued to my grandmother. Fabric was needed for the war effort to make uniforms, parachutes etc. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. This replica is faithfully reproduced by a professional uk printer, and is an actual copy of an original ration book from 19441945. Book one below was issued on may 5th, 1942 by avis hays registrar for local board no. Ration book of clothing coupons issued to m d sutclife of guiseley. Since i love our only in colorado readers so much, i am going to let you all in on a big secret, which involves this restaurant that is so remote that. 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. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was. The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.
War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. United states office of war information, palmer, a. War ration book four showing 14 of 8 pages in this book. Clothing rationing was introduced in 1941 and lasted eight years. World war two ration book replica an excellent copy of a ration book 194445. World war ii ration book class reward system by lawshe. Your first ration book has been issued to you, originally containing 28 war ration stamps. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. It is unlawful to sell it to any other person, or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods in accordance with regulations of the office of price administration. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. 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.
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. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. Details of retailers are listed where the holder of the ration book can get their essentials from. What remains of the premilitary years at rocky flats is not exactly swept. These food ration books from 1941 and 1943 belonged to alan and margaret martin who lived in stratfordonavon. Rubber, autos, and food were among the items rationed during world war ii. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Rewards can be extra points, free time, pencils, etc world war ii ration book class reward system. A difficult time for the united states us rationing of. American women and the politics of food rationing during world. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Available as a single purchase or save 10% if you buy 10.
Contributors the denver post colorado breaking news. Louis cardinals kolten wong, back left, runs the bases after jhonny peralta hit a tworun home run during the. There were no exceptions to rationing even the royal family had to follow the rules, and cut down on rich foods and fine clothes. A shopper and her son carefully weigh posted price and point values in purchasing canned foods under war ration book two. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. To conserve rubber and gasoline, a countrywide speed limit of 35miles per hour was implemented. 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. This colorado restaurant is so remote youve probably never. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. 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. 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. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.
It has been completed with penned entries from its original owner, and includes a stamp which authorized the booklet. Every american received ration books and stamps for household and consumer goods, such as flour, sugar, and coffee and. The first ration book was introduced in the us in 1942, with people receiving their first one on may 4 th the same year. In order to receive new ration books for a family, one adult member of that family will be expected to 1 apply at the school, 2 fill out a simplified application form similar to that used for book no. An a sticker on a car was the lowest priority of gasoline rationing and entitled the car owner to 3 to 4 us gallons 11 to 15 l. Persons temporarily away from home for a period of 60 days or less, such as students, travelers, hospital patients, etc. Robert barnes in colorado co 70 records found whitepages.
This ration book is marked war ration book four and no. This book is the property of the united states government. The following instructions apply to your first book and will apply to any later books, unless other wise ordered by the office of price administration. 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. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered. Florida memory united states of america war ration book one. Citizens could not purchase certain goods without surrendering the stamp.
Find out about whats going on in the cu denver department of history. 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. 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. Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. The books have been well used several pages are missing from each book, coupons have been cut from the remaining pages and some coupons are scored through. 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.
In my opinion, gentle reader, dont buy the coins expecting a big increase in value unless, of course, you have the life expectancy of a micronesia turtle because it could take several hundred years before they appreciate more than todays purchase price. Railroad laid track south of denver, little platted littles town, or littleton near his. World war 2 ration book template book template, world. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of congress how. United states of america war ration book one may 4, 1942. The value of saltcedar as habitat for threatened bird species has been the focus of several. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. The booklet contains a number of war ration coupons, and some are missing. So far, the bubble is winning, but thats about to change. It comes down to the old adage of supply and demand as far as value. B stickers were issued to workers in the military industry, entitling their holder to up to 8 us gallons 30 l.
The 1941 food ration book contained coupons that could be exchanged for butter and margarine, cooking fats, sugar, ham and. Office of price administration covid19 update may 6, 2020. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins. World war two ration book replica wwii teaching aids. We found 33 records for daniel rice in florissant, lakewood and 35 other cities in colorado. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration.