Ration books were an necessity in order to control the distribution of goods for those remaining at home while servicemen and servicewomen were given priority on materials deemed essential for winning the war.Ration books contained stamps which could be redeemed for food or supplies, such as shoes. Each stamp did not have a monetary value, but any surplus owed back to an individual would be returned as points, of either red or blue chips made of compressed wood chips and glue. These points could also be collected and used to buy materials or supplies.Insert your information below to create your own Ration Book:.

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Title:. War ration book oneCreator:.Description:.Issued to the public May 4-May 7, 1942. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Stamps #1-4 - designated for sugar. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. Stamps #5-6 - 2 lbs of sugar each and valid for a 4-week period.

Stamp #7 - consumer bonus of 2 lbs of sugar for use between July 10-Aug. Stamp #13 - 5 lbs sugar for 2 2/3 months expiring on Aug. Stamp #14 - 5 lbs sugar for 2 1/2 months Aug.

Stamps #15-16 - validated for 5 lbs of sugar each, for home canning. Stamp #17 - designated for a pair of shoes.

Stamp #18 -1 pair shoes between June 16-Oct. Stamps #19-28 - designated as coffee stamps, valid for 1 lb. Of coffee each for five weeks.Subject:.Format:.Language:.Extent:. 26.67 cm x 20.32 cm (10.5' x 8.0')Digital Collection:.Source Collection:.Rights:. Free Re-UseIdentifier:. hfccp01025. ark:/87924/r3930p504.

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