Native son David Pryor recently brought words not only of encouragement to Camden, but some information about an admirable project that he has spearheaded.

Concerned that Arkansas history is not appreciated enough and that rich stories from our state’s past will be lost over time, Pryor and his wife, Barbara, have established The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

During his recent speech to those attending the Camden Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, Pryor talked about the center and how it is preserving the important and wonder...