WWII Ration Book

Name/Title

WWII Ration Book

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.564

Scope and Content

From World War II, War Ration Books bound in a brown leather foldable wallet with green cording on the edges. WWII #4 U.S Office Ration Pouch, Cover and Stamps from the Price Administration to handle shortage of essentials war materials including fuel and food. A ration stamp, ration coupon, or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations when rationing is in force.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1942