Carvo family war ration booklets
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This collection consists of 14 ration books dating from the Second World War and assigned to Joan, Catherine, and Salvatore Carvo. During the 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. Also included in the collection is one notice of maximum rent issued by the United States Office of Price Administration.
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Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Carvo family war ration books, 1991.007, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Joan Carvo, 1991.
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Minimally processed to the collection level.
