1896 - 1971
Jim Novy Polish
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Details
| First Name |
Jim
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| Last Name |
Novy
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| Birthday |
15th March, 1896
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| Birthplace |
Knyszyn, Poland
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| Died |
31st May, 1971
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
Polish
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| Occupation Text |
Businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist
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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.
