Papers, 1942 - 1945
Scope and Content
This collection contains materials associated with the William and Florence Mae Wren Porterfield family of Giles County, Virginia, during World War II. Included are an application for War Ration Book No. 3; six war ration books (each bearing the name of a different member of the Porterfield family); and a collection of U. S. Office of Price Administration points, vulcantized fibre tokens given as change by merchants for goods purchased with war ration stamps. Also included are two Selective Service classification status notices for William Lewis Porterfield, and a few receipts issued to members of the family.
Dates
- 1942 - 1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Porterfield family (Giles County, Va.) (Family)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu