Mittelman family war ration books
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Abstract
This collection consists of six war ration books of the Mittelman family of Brooklyn, circa 1941 to 1945.
Historical note
During the Second World 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.
Biographical note
At the time these ration books were issued, the Mittelman family resided at 1644 East 28th Street in the Madison area of Sheepshead Bay. Benjamin D. and Sadie V. Mittelman had two children, Jerome (1923-2008) and Marilyn (1926-2024). In 1949, Marilyn married Dr. Oscar Check.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of six war ration books of the Mittelman family of Brooklyn, circa 1943. The books belonged to Sadie, Benjamin, and Marilyn Mittelman.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Mittelman family war ration books, 1989.010; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Marilyn Check, circa 1988.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
