The diary of Anne Frank 1947

Otto often concludes his letters with the words: 'I hope Anne's book will have an effect on the rest of your life so that insofar as it is possible in your own circumstances, you will work for unity and peace.'

Letters

After the war, Otto Frank devotes himself to working for human rights and respect. He answers thousands of letters from people who have read his daughter’s diary. The diary is translated, and adapted to both film and theatre. People all over the world get to know Anne Frank’s story, and are deeply touched.

Anne Frank's diary is published “If she had been here, Anne would have been so proud."

In her diary, Otto reads about the plan Anne had to publish a book after the war.

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Toneelstuk

A play and on film After a stage play of the Diary of Anne Frank, it is made into film in 1958

However, the book first achieves real popularity after it is adapted for the stage...

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Steve Press als peter in het toneelstuk

800 times Peter van Daan Menno Metselaar, Dienke Hondius (interview) - 2004

Steve Press is one of the few remaining actors who can say that he played in the first Broadway-adaptation of 'The Diary of…

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Toneelstuk

Reception in America The first confrontation with the nazi regime

An enthusiastic write-up in the New York Times Book Review results in sales of the diary taking-off.

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Otto Frank moves to Switserland He remains involved with the Anne Frank House

He continues to answer letters from readers of the diary until his death in 1980.

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Anne Frank Timeline

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Anne writes:

“I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!”

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Otto's surroundings

Miep Gies

Miep is a secretary at Otto Frank’s company, Opekta

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Jan Gies

Jan provides the people in the Annex with coupons for food and clothing.

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Jo Kleiman

Always cheerful and upbeat, despite being plagued by stomach ulcers

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Victor Kugler

Victor, with Jo, takes care of security and finances for the people hiding in the Annex.

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Bep Voskuijl

Bep is a secretary for Otto's company Pectacon.

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Comments (70)

I don't think that I would ever be able to hide in that small Annex for TWO YEARS! It would be near impossible for me, being used to living in a large house. I'm impressed that Anne did that. If I hid in an Annex for two years with my friends ONLY, I might be able to pull through. But if I had to hide in it with my FAMILY, I would DIE because we'd fight so much.

Angel Dishman, 13 - Harrisburg, IL - United States - 14 May 2012 Comment on: Reactions to the "The Secret Annex"

i think the Anne Frank play was very moving and sad. i did it for a project and i played Anne Frank. I wish that Hitler never did that to those innocent people. I think that Anne Frank was relatable.

Auvion Barnes, 14 - mechanisburg - United States - 9 May 2012 Comment on: 800 times Peter van Daan

I have loved this and hoped for peace since I was a little girl.Papa (my step father) used to tell me the awful stories of Poland and Germany.He was from Warsaw,Poland and survived Crackow(I did not spell that right....He had a bullet hole in his back as a scar where a rib was removed....).I prey for peace and hope to visit all the places in Europe where my Papa told me of ...Thanks for this site.........Lennie,(Madelyn Smith)

Madelyn Smith, 60 - Tram,Ky. - United States - 20 Apr 2012 Comment on: Reception in America

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