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Lillie Evans Ration Book

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2167

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of one copy of War Ration Book For (number 107643) issued to Lillie Evans of Servilla, Tennessee in approximately 1943. In general, these books contained six types of stamp: blue (for canned foods), green (for processed foods), red (for meats, butter, fats, and oils), spare (which were validated for various types of foods based on availability), coffee, and sugar. With the exception of coffee and sugar stamps, all of these varieties are present in this book.

Dates

  • circa 1943

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of one copy of War Ration Book For (number 107643) issued to Lillie Evans of Servilla, Tennessee in approximately 1943.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information available.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in September of 2003.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480