Mittelman family war ration books Date unknown

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Mittelman family war ration books Date unknown

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This collection consists of six war ration books of the Mittleman Family of Brooklyn, circa 1941-1945. During the Second World War, the United States government introduced rationing on the homefront due to a lack of supplies and goods as a result of the war effort. War ration books were issued to each family that dictated the amount of gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, nylon, shoes, and any other items one person could purchase.

0.08 Linear feet; in one folder

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329975

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Check, Marilyn

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Mittleman family

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United States. Office of Price Administration

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Doris Razook lived in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of Doris Razook ration book, 1943. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166147794 During World War II the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was the government agency that rationed most consumer goods and regulated their prices. Some of the rationed items included, tires, cars, gas, coffee, meats, and other food stuffs. OPA was in place for the duration of the war and continued operations until 1947...