Name/Title
War Ration Book No. 3Entry/Object ID
2011.277Description
War ration book no. 3, belonging to Astrid F. Lundbye, of Springfield, Ohio. The booklet includes ownership information and instructions on the front, as well as detailed instructions for usage on the back. Inside, are three full sheets of ration stamps, and two more partial sheets of stamps.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
Office of Price AdministrationDate made
1942 - 1943Time Period
20th CenturyEdition
No. 3Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Front of bookletTranscription
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION / 312|846 AQ / WAR RATION BOOK No. 3 Void if altered / Identification of person to whom issued: PRINT IN FULL / Astrid F. Lundbye / Street number or rural route 126 Donn (?) Road / City or post office Springfield State Ohio / AGE 11 SEX F WEIGHT 100 lbs. HEIGHT 5 ft. OCCUPATION Student / SIGNATURE Astrid F Lundbye - by Edith Lundbye / WARNING This book is property of the United States Government. 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. Any person who finds a lost War Ration Book must return it to the War Price and Rationing Board which issued it. Persons who violate rationing regulations are subject to $10,000 fine or imprisonment, or both. / OPA Form No. R-130Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkType
LabelLocation
Back of bookletTranscription
INSTRUCTIONS
1 This book is valuable. Do not lose it.
2 Each stamp authorizes you to purchase rationed goods in the quantities and at the times designated by the Office of Price Administration. Without the stamps you will be unable to purchase those goods.
3 Detailed instructions concerning the use of the book and the stamps will be issued. Watch for those instructions so that you will know how to use your book and stamps. Your Local War Price and Rationing Board can give you full information.
4 Do not throw this book away when all of the stamps have been used, or when the time for their use has expired. You many be required to present this book when you apply for subsequent books. /
Rationing is a vital part of your country's war effort. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. This book is your Government's assurance of your right to buy your fair share of certain goods made scarce by war. Price ceilings have also been established for our protection. Dealers must post these prices conspicuously. Don't pay more. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our vital goods. Be guided by the rule: "If you don't need it, DON'T BUY IT."Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Book, RationNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Coupon, RationNomenclature Primary Object Term
CouponNomenclature Class
Exchange MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
832Number Type
Old Accession NumberOther Number
76Dimensions
Width
5-7/8 inLength
4-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Astrid F. LundbyeNotes
Owner / possible donor?Provenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Edith LundbyeAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
May 1969
