WWII Ration book Two of Harry Norton, c. 1942

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

WWII Ration book Two of Harry Norton, c. 1942

Entry/Object ID

1986.66.2

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 86.66.2 Subject Category: World War 2. Date or Period: Circa 1942 Object: Ration book Description: Soft cover ration book with bold printed caption on cover "United States of America, War Ration Book One." Interior blanks for inscribing the name & description of person issued the book (which have been filled out in ink). Size: L-4 x W-5 1/2 inches. History of Object: World War 2 ration book issued Harry Norton (brother of Helen), 2132 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda. The Norton family were old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Estate of Helen Norton Date: 9-26-86