June is National LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Edythe Eyde, also known by the pseudonyms Lisa Ben and Tigrina, was a pioneering lesbian ‘zine publisher, sci-fi author, illustrator, and musician. As part of a 1960 fundraiser, the Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), a national lesbian organization, released a gay parody of Frankie & Johnnie written and performed by Lisa Ben (the 45rpm record is pictured in the center).
Cruising Down the Boulevard / Frankie & Johnnie - Lisa Ben
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Gift of Kendra Mon
- Measurements
- overall, in sleeve: 1/8 in x 7 in x 7 in; .3175 cm x 17.78 cm x 17.78 cm
- Object Name
- record album, 45 rpm
