World War II Food Pamphlets
Scope and Content
This collection includes eight World War II era pamphlets, including one revised post-war, from about 1941-1950. The bulk are from 1941-1945, and contain content on rationing, substitutions, and food practices. Five pamphlets are from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), two are from specific companies that include advertising (Lysol and P. Duff and Sons), and one is a recipe and order form for milk. Several of the pamphlets include recipes and meal planning.
Dates
- 1941 - 1950
Language of Materials
The materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection depends on the individual items. Copyright restrictions may apply for non-U.S. Department of Agriculture pamphlets. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection includes eight World War II era pamphlets, including one revised post-war, from about 1941-1950. The bulk are from 1941-1945, and contain content on rationing, substitutions, and food practices.
Source of Acquisition
The World War II Food Pamphlets were purchased by Special Collections and Univeristy Archives in December 2023.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the World War II Food Pamphlets by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the World War II Food Pamphlets was completed in February 2026.
- Title
- World War II Food Pamphlets, 1941-1945
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Abby Bonner, Intern, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- 2026 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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