Hebert Bros. Meat Market records, 1943-1946.

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Hebert Bros. Meat Market records, 1943-1946.

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Business records relate to the production, sale and distribution of meat under the Food Rationing Program during World War II. Correspondence discusses grading regulations, licensing, meat subsidy, and wholesale pricing. Reports gives statistics on slaughtered livestock and ration points earned; and claims for state subsidy payments. Financial records consist of sales tax returns (1945-1946); statements of account with New Roads Stockyard (1944-1945) and Dominique Commission Barn, Opelousas, La. (1945), and invoices and purchase orders (1946) for the Mengel Co. of Baton Rouge, and the U.S. War Dept. Printed items pertain to federal regulations governing meat processors, wholesalers, butchers, and pricing, rationing and distribution.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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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...

Hebert Brothers Meat Market.

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The Food Rationing Program was instituted in the United States in 1942, giving the federal government control over the food supply during World War II. Hebert Bros. Meat Market operated in Morganza, Pointe Coupee Parish, La., and was licensed by the United States Dept. of Agriculture to participate in the production of meat to be rationed and sold under this program. From the description of Hebert Bros. Meat Market records, 1943-1946. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id:...