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War Ration Book Number One
War Ration Book Number One

War ration books were produced by the United States Office of Price Administration in 1942 when United States officially entered the Second World War. Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to include food as well as fuel and sugar. Most commodities where removed from rationing by the end of 1945. Form No. R-302, 1942. Issued to the public May 4 - May 7, 1942.

Artifact Information

Date Created:

1942

Created By:

U.S. Government Printing Office, Office of Price Administration.

Primary Source Type:
3D
Original or Replica:
Original
Time Frame:
The General
Program:
Attic Artifacts: World War II Kids
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Collection:
IKEducation