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Mar 15, 1896 Knyszyn, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland Died on 31 May 1971 (aged 75)
American businessman
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About Jim Novy
- Jim Novy (March 15, 1896 – May 31, 1971) was an Austin, Texas businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
- He immigrated to Texas alone as a teenager under the Galveston Plan with just a few dollars in his pocket.
- Soon, he became wealthy in the scrap metal business.
- He became a philanthropist, partial to Jewish causes.
- He became a patron to numerous political figures, most notably he supported the career of Lyndon B.
- Johnson.
- He became notable figure in Austin politics with his power felt as far away as the White House and Israel.
- He was a Mason, Odd Fellow, Shriner, Knight of Pythias, a member of the board for the Boy Scouts of America, Director of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Director of the Salvation Army.
