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ration books

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Books containing coupons that entitle the holder to a fixed allowance of a rationed item.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-08-09
Contents of the Collection The Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection is comprised of photographs and various textual materials, including military records, orrders, certificates, and correspondence, primarily related to the World War II experience of Lewis Paul Bowers, a flight navigator on a Consolidated B-24 Liberator ("Rude Nude") of the 307th Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force. There are also some items related to post-war activities as well as personal and family materials. The bulk of the collection...

Brian E. and Larry E. Doughty War Ration books

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-181
Contents of the Collection The Brian E. and Larry E. Doughty War Ration books include two World War II ration booklets with ration coupons. The booklets are dated 1943 and were issued by the United States Office of Price Administration. Both booklets are named as "War Ration Book No. 3." One booklet is numbered 463117 and issued to Brian E. Doughty, age 2 years, and the second booklet is numbered 4463116 and issued to Larry E. Doughty, age 5 years, of Seattle, Washington. Both books appear to have been partially used,...

Harold K. and Charlene B. Hartell World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2021-12-08
Overview The Harold K. and Charlene B. Hartell World War II Collection documents the personal careers of the Hartells during the war, primarily from 1942 to 1945. The collection documents Harold’s training and service as a bombardier in the United States Air Corps and Charlene’s training and work for North American Aviation building B-25 bombers.

Max C. Hooten World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2022-00-00-135
Content Description The Max C. Hooten World War II Collection is a small collection of materials related to the World War II service of Max C. Hooten and his family.The collection includes: a soldier's individual pay record for Hooten; a postcard with an illustration of soldiers on a train; "War Ration Book Four" issued to Hooten; "War Ration Book Two," "War Ration Book Three" and "War Ration Book Four" issued to Laura A. Lepper (Hooten's wife); a Sugar Ration Book issued to Dawn Lee Hooten (Hooten's...

Frank L. Houston Collection

 Collection — Box One
Identifier: 2016-12-01
Contents of the Collection The collection is comprised of primarily textual materials with a small amount of photographs relating to the World War II and post-war flight career of pilot Frank "Sam" Houston, 1940-1980. The textual materials include a 1940 high school graduation diploma for Houston, eight (8) war ration booklets, circa 1942-1943; five (5) pilot log books, which span from Houston's learning to fly in 1942 through 1966, including some of his time as a pilot with Northwest Airlines. The log books include...

Mary (Finley) North Northwest Airlines Flight Attendant Collection

 Collection — Box One
Identifier: 2008-02-26
Contents of the Collection The Mary (Finley) North Northwest Airlines Flight Attendant Collection is comprised of textual materials and photographs. The material was collected by North during her career as a Northwest Airlines (NWA) flight attendant, circa 1940s-1950s. There are five (5) log books, ranging from 1946-1950, that include details on North's flights, such as locations and dates; NWA materials, such as pay check stubs, ticket holders, business correspondence, and complimentary letters; and assorted...

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