Volk, Jane (Lillian Jane Volk), 1922-2010
Biography
Lillian Jane Kinney Volk (1922-2010) was a preservationist who devoted much of her later life to protecting the architectural works of her late husband, John L. Volk. Raised in Springfield, MA, she often visited relatives in Miami and married John Volk in 1947 after a whirlwind romance. Throughout her participation and leadership on many boards, including trustee of The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, The Palm Beach County Historical Society and The Norton Gallery of Art (now Norton Museum), her primary focus, which she shared with her late husband, was her devotion to the Town of Palm Beach and the importance of protecting and maintaining the unique, historic character and charm of the Island. The Volks resided in a land marked structure in Phipps Plaza within the Town's first Historic District, which they named Casa de Los Arcos, "House of Arches", and they ardently encouraged the landmark designation of other districts and individual structures of significance within the town. As Chairwoman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Mrs. Volk was often a fierce, outspoken advocate. Additionally, she was recognized as an accomplished painter and needlework artist.
Occupations
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Job #1935 John L. Volk residence - Palm Beach, 1969
206 Phipps Plaza
John K. Volk Jr. Photographs, bulk: 1969 - 1970
John L. Volk Foundation Records, 1998 - 2015, bulk: 1998 - 2008
Series V: Business Records, 1948 - 1993
Architectural drawings by John Volk encompass his work in Palm Beach, South Florida, the Bahamas, and throughout the United States. Artwork by Volk or draftsmen include renderings of many of these projects. Photographic materials extensively document Volk’s career and include personal photographs of Volk as a young man, with his wife Jane Volk, and social events in Palm Beach. Printed material includes periodicals that feature the work of Volk.
Series X: Jane Volk Papers
Architectural drawings by John Volk encompass his work in Palm Beach, South Florida, the Bahamas, and throughout the United States. Artwork by Volk or draftsmen include renderings of many of these projects. Photographic materials extensively document Volk’s career and include personal photographs of Volk as a young man, with his wife Jane Volk, and social events in Palm Beach. Printed material includes periodicals that feature the work of Volk.
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch and Case, Undated
Owned Volk family
Condition Note: Frame is missing backing. Frame is worn.
Volk Family Papers, 1916 - 2005
The Volk Family Papers contain documents relating to the personal affairs of Jane Volk, John L. Volk, and John K. Volk Jr. Included in these papers are personal and identifiation records, including marriage licenses, stock certificates, birth certificates, naturalization paperwork, and mortgage information. Also includes a YMCA Service Award given to John L. Volk in 1960.