New York State Driver's Manual Nov. 1, 1959 This vintage New York State Driver's Manual is dated, Nov.1, 1959, and also marked: State of New York Nelson A Rockefeller, Governor / Department of Taxation and Finance Joseph H. Murphy, Commissioner / Bureau of Motor Vehisles William S. Hults, Commissioner.
For the beginner, the Manual is a must in preparation for the license examination. For the experienced driver, it is an excellent "refresher" course in the art of safe driving........
In like new condition, with 48 pages, it measues 5 3/4 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide.
An addition to any Driver's or New York State Manual Collection.
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Circa: 1959
Publisher: Bureau of Motor Vehicles  

WW ll Ration Books with Leather Life Holder This Leather Life Brand Wallet holds 8 ration books from the 1940's.
2 of the books are empty while the remaining 6 still have partial stamps in them.
With the onset of World War II, numerous challenges confronted the American people. The government found it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing during that time. Americans were asked to conserve on everything. With not a single person unaffected by the war, rationing meant sacrifices for all.
In the spring of 1942, the Food Rationing Program was set into motion. Rationing would deeply affect the American way of life for most. The federal government needed to control supply and demand. Rationing was introduced to avoid public anger with shortages and not to allow only the wealthy to purchase commodities. Coupons were distributed based on family size, and the coupon book allowed the holder to buy a specified amount. Possession of a coupon book did not guarantee that sugar would be available. Americans learned to utilize what they had during rationing time.
On 1 side of the Leather Life Wallet were 6 ration books for the Gromus family (Olga, Frank 3rd. and Frank Junior) from the Ration Board #2530-5 located at 68 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville.
Book 2 #854671FK for Frank Gromus Jr.is empty. Book 2 #788045BK for Frank B.Gromus 3rd.is empty.
Book 3 #966557C for Frank B.Gromus 3rd.is partially full. Book 3 #966558C for Olga Gromus is partially full.
Book 3 #966559C for Frank B.Gromus is partially full.
Book 4 #316019CV for Frank B.Gromus Jr.is partially full. On the other side of the wallet were 2 ration books for the Waskewich family, Mary and Wasyl.
Book 4 #37328CV for Mary Waskewich that is partially full.
Book 4 #37329CV for Wasyl Waskewich that is partially full. The Leather Life Brand #HR-58 wallet, which is a remarkable find alone, is in very worn condition while the books are good + as I have shown in my pictures.
An addition to any WW II Memorabilia Collection.
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Circa: 1940
Publisher: Food Rationing Program