Roy and Wuta Terazawa Tsuya papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2826

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The first series in the Roy and Wuta Terazawa Tsuya papers (1906-2013) contains correspondence among family and friends, records from their work with the LDS church, as well as memorabilia from Roy's membership with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Boy Scouts. The second series contains one box and pertains mostly to Wuta Terazawa Tsuya's sister, Chiye Terazawa.

Dates

1906-2013

Creator

Tsuya, Roy I., 1922-2016 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Roy Isamu Tsuya was born in Lihue, Kauai, Hawai'i in 1922. Roy fought in World War II, and he remained active in the community of Japanese-American veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as well as serving as a Scout Master for many years. He married Wuta Tsuya (b. July 14, 1916) on November 4th, 1943, and together they had five children. They were both devote members of the LDS church and served on a missions to Japan. Wuta Terazawa Tsuya died on June 13, 2007.

Chiye "Chi" Terazawa (1914-2010) was born in Sugar City, Fremont County, Idaho. She served on a mission to the Japanese people of Hawai'i, and actively participated in the church for the rest of her life. Chiye founded Chi's Tour Travel Agency, which she ran for 50 years.

Extent

17.75 Linear Feet (17 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Japanese

Additional Description

Abstract

The Roy and Wuta Terazawa Tsuya papers (1906-2013) contains correspondence among family and friends, records from their work with the LDS church, as well as memorabilia from Roy's membership with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Boy Scouts. The collection also contains one box pertaining to Chiye Terazawa, Wuta's sister.