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UNESCO's programme aiming at preservation and dissemination of valuable archive holdings and library collections worldwide

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Diaries of Anne Frank
Documentary heritage submitted by the Netherlands and recommended for inclusion in the Memory of the World Register in 2009.
Year of submission: 2008
Link to Nomination Form


The diary of Anne Frank brings her life story to the attention of people all over the world. It describes her life as an adolescent girl during the 2 years she, her family and 4 other people lived in hiding during WWII. Her diary is in the top 10 of the most read books worldwide.


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  • This item can be found in the following topics:
          · Registered Heritage
          · Europe and North America
          · Netherlands
          · Memory of the World Register 2009