Like many Arizonans, Jolynn Fox is a transplant. In the early 1960’s she lived in Phoenix and in 1974 moved to Holbrook from her hometown, Blue Island, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. She and her late husband, Jim, raised two children in Holbrook. Fox worked as a reporter/photographer for the Holbrook Tribune-News from 1976 until her retirement in 2007. In 1984, Fox was Holbrook’s Woman of Year and considered it a real honor of recognition. The awards program went strong from 1964 until around 1999/2000 and the list of those honored is impressive. Fox became involved with the Navajo County Historical Society on the board of directors in 2009. This led to an interim director position with the passing of her predecessor. Fox stated that the society was made possible through the efforts and donations of many people. Today, the Society is fortunate to have more volunteers who have been stepping up to assist with the preservation of the region’s history, cultures and legacy for future generations. The generous gifts of many donors have helped the society establish a diversified collection that can be enjoyed by everyone. Fox emphasized that it really is not a job, but an honor to be part of a Holbrook treasure that spans the birth of Holbrook through the life of Route 66 and its replacement, Interstate 40. Holbrook is a good place to visit, as well as to make your home. Fox, along with volunteers, have set a high standard for the Navajo County Museum in Holbrook, which has been established with Accreditation with Arizona Museums, which follows nationally accredited standards of good practices. On March 10, Fox retired as the director and the Board extends its gratitude for her many years of service.
