The David and Barbara Pryor Center

for Arkansas Oral and Visual History

Located at One E. Center Street in the East Square Plaza building, the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History documents the cultural heritage of Arkansans by collecting oral and photographic resources. Having outgrown the existing space in Mullins Library located on campus, the University sought a space to house the growing archives, as well as to add accommodations for a multi-use space for meetings, recordings and other events.

Jaffe Holden was recruited to ensure recording and editing studios met the Owner’s stringent acoustical and technology requirements. With seating, work and meeting areas, the open entrance hall can also be used for video taping larger events. The hall’s ceiling is comprised of multiple planes at various angles to enhance recording, while studio walls are double thickness and splayed for the same purpose. Large video monitors are mounted high on the wall opposite the entrance to energize the space, and are visible from the lobby.