Three Score & Ten
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” -Psalms 90:10, King James Version
There is an African proverb that has been translated as “When an elder dies, a library burns to the ground.” This ongoing project is our community archive of elder oral histories. It is our effort to preserve a library. The project’s title is inspired by not only the Biblical scripture, but the faith of the elders that fortify their lives. Through Three Score & Ten, we hear stories and reflection from those who have arrived at 70 years of age and beyond.
This is an ongoing project. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on best access to audio, providing notes and other elements that enhance our archive.
Adolph Woods, Sr.
Martha Ann Martin Keys
Theresa Henry Woods
Leo and storyteller extraordinaire. His history is grounded by family bonds. His choices, convictions, dreams, and hopes have all been filtered through the lens of relationship.
Theresa Henry Woods
Martha Ann Martin Keys
Theresa Henry Woods
Minister and comforter. Her story is grounded in a calling to heal and nurture. She fought for her own healing and peace and remains armed to fight for others.
Martha Ann Martin Keys
Martha Ann Martin Keys
Martha Ann Martin Keys
The original “go-getter”. It’s not only her heart’s song, but her life story, “Let me be a blessing, Lord, while I have a chance, because I’ll never pass this way again.”