Lisa Ben

Edith Eyde (born Edythe D. Eyde on November 7, 1921 in San Francisco), also known by her pen name Lisa Ben, is an American editor, author, and songwriter. She created the first known lesbian publication in the world, Vice Versa. Ben produced the magazine for a year and distributed it locally in Los Angeles, California in the late 1940s. She was also active in lesbian bars as a musician in the years following her involvement with Vice Versa. Eyde has been recognized as a pioneer in the LGBT movement.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Lisa Ben
Birth dateNovember 07, 1921
Birth place
California , San Francisco
Nationality
United States
Known for
Vice Versa (magazine)

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