United States. Office of Price Administration
Organization
Historical Note
During World War II, the shipment of food to troops abroad, rationing of supplies like fuel and rubber, and trade import restrictions caused a shortage of foods and materials in the United States. As a solution, the U.S. government utilized the Office of Price Administration to create a rationing system to evenly distribute foods. Advertisements also urged Americans to use less of foods such as sugar and meat.
External source:
The National World War II Museum. "Ration Books." Accessed October 2022. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/student-resources/research-starters/take-closer-look-ration-books
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
World War II Ration Book Four
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-074
Abstract
This collection contains an American war ration book printed during World War II, issued to Mart Barton of Alton, Missouri.
Dates:
1943