Levy, Neville, 1892-1974
Biography
Neville Levy was born in New Orleans in 1892. He graduated from Tulane University in 1913 with a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering. In 1917, he joined the Army, in the Military Aeronutics Service Division. In 1918 he moved to the Navy as a commissioned Ensign and was sent to Submarine School. In 1921, he resigned his commission in the Navy and accepted a commission in the Naval Reserve, where he remained until his retirement in 1941. He returned to active duty from 1941-1946 and served as the Assistant District Personnel Officer for the Eighth Naval District.
Levy was the founder, in 1921, of the Equitable Equipment Company; a shipbuilding firm specializing in tugs, barges, crewboats and supply boats, as well as floating work plants and rigs. He served from 1950 to 1958 as Chairman of the Mississippi River Bridge Authority and is credited with spearheading the construction of the Greater New Orleans Bridge. He also served on numerous corporate and civic boards, including the Board of Directors of New Orleans Public Library, the Navy League, International House, the Salvation Army, the U.S. Public Service Hospital, and Hotel Dieu and as a member of the Audubon Park Commission. He was the 1957 recipient of the Times-Picayune Loving Cup, only one of many honors given him.
Levy died on April 13, 1974.
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Neville Levy papers
Subject Files , 1950-1969, bulk: 1957-1969
Contains Schiro's subject files from 1950-1969, including his time as a city councilperson. The bulk of the records come from Schiro's years as Mayor with a few preceding years.
Subject Files, 1956-1961
The subject files consist mostly of correspondence and reports, both from internal departments, constiuents, corporations, and other government bodies. Most concern city affairs and economic development.