[War Ration Book Four Belonging to Majarie N. Forester]

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Ration book belonging to Marjorie N. Forester of Roscoe, Texas; her signature reads: "Mrs. Wade E. Forester." There are two sheets of food stamps attached to the inside of the book, the rest have been torn out.

Physical Description

1 booklet ; 11 cm.

Creation Information

United States. Office of Price Administration 1943.

Context

This book is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Pioneer City County Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 67 times. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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Pioneer City County Museum

Located in the historic Ragland House in Sweetwater, the Pioneer City County Museum preserves the history of Nolan County and strives to educate the community.

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Description

Ration book belonging to Marjorie N. Forester of Roscoe, Texas; her signature reads: "Mrs. Wade E. Forester." There are two sheets of food stamps attached to the inside of the book, the rest have been torn out.

Physical Description

1 booklet ; 11 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: PCCM_2015-MIL-166
  • Government Documents No.: OPA Form R-145
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth743677

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

World War Two Collection

These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. In addition to materials created during the time period, materials may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • 1943

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  • May 8, 2016, 10:13 p.m.

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  • June 15, 2016, 1:38 p.m.

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United States. Office of Price Administration. [War Ration Book Four Belonging to Majarie N. Forester], book, 1943; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth743677/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Pioneer City County Museum.

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