Ida Bachmann
Danish librarian and activist (1900–1995)
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Ida Bachmann (1900–1995) was a Danish librarian and journalist who is known for her feminist activities. She was a member of the Commission of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) and served as its vice president.
Ida Bachmann | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of the Women's International Democratic Federation | |
| In office 1951–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1990 |
| Died | 1995 (aged 94–95) |
Biography
She was born in 1900.[1] She worked as a librarian in Kolding.[1] She was a member of the WIDF.[2] Following the occupation of Denmark by Nazi Germany during World War II she left Denmark for the USA.[2] There she worked at the US War Information Office.[2] She was also involved in other journalist activities in the USA.[1] Following her return to Denmark she published a book, America! America!, on her US experience in 1947[3] and continued to serve as a head librarian.[4]
Bachmann and Kate Fleron visited North Korea along with representatives from other countries in 1951 during the Korean War.[2][4] The same year Bachman was elected as the vice president of the Women's International Democratic Federation in a meeting held in China.[2][5]
Bachmann died in 1995.[1]