Many people know the story of Anne Frank. She was a young Jewish girl who wrote a diary while hiding from the Nazis. It is called The Diary of Anne Frank. People all over the world have read Anne's diary. Through it, millions have learned about Anne and her family. They have also learned about the killing of Jews by the Nazis.

Question

Anne and her family hid from the Nazis in a small house. They shared the house with four others Jews. The building was turned into a museum in 1960. It is called the Anne Frank House.

Bernhard Elias is Anne Frank's cousin. When Anne's father died in 1980, many of Anne's things were passed to Elias. Elias gave them to the museum. He gave the museum thousands of pictures and letters. He wants everyone to know the story of the Frank family.

One of the letters he gave the museum was written by Anne's father. It was written to his mother. The letter tells her that Anne, her sister and her mother were killed. Anne was only 15 years old.

Information for this story came from AP.

Imagine that you are the director of the Anne Frank House. Write a thank-you letter to Bernhard Elias for his gift to the museum. In the letter, explain why the gift is an important addition to the museum’s collection.

Use Ideas from the article, as well as your own ideas, to help write your letter.

Answer 1

[Your Name]
[Your Title]
Anne Frank House
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Date]

Bernhard Elias
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Mr. Elias,

I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of the Anne Frank House, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of Anne Frank's personal belongings, including the precious letters and photographs that you entrusted to us. Your thoughtful gift is an invaluable addition to our museum's collection, and I want to convey how much it means to us and to all who visit.

The items you have provided not only enrich the narrative of Anne's life but also deepen our understanding of the profound challenges faced by her family during a dark chapter in history. Every photograph, letter, and piece of personal history contributes to the legacy of the Frank family, allowing visitors to connect with Anne's story on a more intimate level. Your contributions will help further educate generations about the impact of the Holocaust and the importance of tolerance and understanding in our world today.

The letter from your uncle Otto to his mother is particularly significant. It serves as a poignant reminder of the loss not just of Anne, but of countless lives affected by the horrors of the Holocaust. These personal artifacts offer a glimpse into the daily realities of those who lived through this tragedy, transforming history into a compelling human story that resonates deeply with our visitors.

Thank you once again for your generosity and commitment to preserving the memory of Anne Frank and her family. As we continue to honor their legacy, your gift will play an essential role in our mission to educate the public and keep the story of Anne Frank alive for future generations.

With warm regards,

[Your Name]
[Your Title]
Anne Frank House