The story of the life of Austin T. Levy begins in New York City. From poor and humble beginnings, and a few years of schooling fueled by an open mind, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and information, and endless curiosity led this young man to change forever the worlds of industrial management, wages, paid vacations, and employee ownership. His other lives as a musician, farmer, philanthropist, and visionary entrepreneur add further interest to this story of a man who loved people and endeavored to
make their lives better.