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WWII Ration Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
WWII Ration Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

WWII Ration Stamps

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.096920
Object Type Book, Ration
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 7 in x W 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWorld War II era ration book with three remaining pages containing stamps. Printed in faint blue ink across the stamps is a depiction of the Great Seal of the United States. Two pages contain black "Spare" stamps in sequential order. The third page contains green stamps that are lettered from Z-V in reverse alphabetical order and numbered 1 through 8 in sequential order printed with a depiction of a hand holding a torch. The last page of "Spare" stamps also includes five "Coffee" stamps. All stamps have perforated edges in columns and rows.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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