From the first page through to the last – including the festive cover adorned with Santas and Cherubs – The Mixture promotes positivity in the face of extreme adversity. This special Christmas supplement is from The Bee, the in-house staff magazine for Boots Pure Drug Company, and was delivered to employees ahead of Christmas 1944. The supplement includes a range of content, including a number of stories from employees detailing their varied experiences during World War II. Despite that, the Editor notes the importance of focusing on the 'lighter side of life' in the Christmas supplement 'in the hope of entertaining colleagues in all parts of the world.' To this end, each article and story promotes a sense of shared identity as an employee of Boots, as well as showcasing the famous British stiff upper lip.
This item is from the University's historic library holdings, held in Manuscripts and Special Collections.
