Anne Frank: “If only I can be myself”

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Lecture by Tom White

This presentation frames Anne’s Frank’s experiences as one of growth and introspection through her diary. How does Anne’s voice still remain, as she hoped, “useful” as we face the challenges of today? How do we resist evil while maintaining our moral core? Drawing on the diary and Anne’s experiences we will challenge our own prejudices and ask difficult questions of ourselves. This presentation also traces the family’s history after their betrayal in the Secret Annex, arrival at Auschwitz, and the final days of those hiding in the Secret Annex. How can we draw on the example of the rescuers and of the Franks themselves to honor Anne’s April 1944 wish, “If only I can be myself”.

Tom White is the Coordinator of Educational Outreach for the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies at Keene State College. He has served as a researcher for Stephen Hooper’s documentary film: An American Nurse At War and as historical consultant for David DeArville’s documentary film, Telling Their Stories: NH Holocaust Survivors Speak Out, produced in 2004. He served on the Diocese of Manchester’s Diocesan Ecumenical Commission for Interfaith Relations; is the co-chair and producer of the Cohen Center’s annual Kristallnacht Commemoration; serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO); has participated as observer and facilitator in the Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention at the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation; received NEA New Hampshire’s Champion of Human and Civil Rights Award in 2009; in 2015 was named a Peace Ambassador by the Center for Peacebuilding from Bosnia and Herzegovina; and serves on the New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Holocaust and genocide education.

Admission is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Please use the form below or call 603-569-1212 for reservations as seated is limited. Museum doors open at 6pm program begins at 7pm.

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