Background
He was born in Shanghai, Jiangsu, China in 1887.
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He was born in Shanghai, Jiangsu, China in 1887.
Mr. Tsu studied at St. John's University, Shanghai, graduating with Bachelor of Arts degree in 1907. After teaching at St. John's University for two years, he went to the United States for advanced study in 1909. Tsu Y. Y. attended the General Theological Seminary, New York, studying sociology. Later, he entered Columbia University, receiving the degree of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
Tsu Y. Y. returned to China in 1912 by way of Europe and Siberia. From 1912 to 1920 he served as a professor of sociology of St. John's University, Shanghai. Mr. Tsu was in charge of the student work of the Y.M.C.A. International Committee, U.S.A. around 1921 to 1924.
Mr. Tsu was a secretary of the religious and social works department of Beijing (Peking) Union Medical College, in 1924-1932. During the years 1932 to 1933 he held the post of a visiting lecturer at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, California, and General Theological Seminary, New York City.
He was a delegate to the Banff Conference 1933 of the Institute of Pacific Relations. Tsu Y. Y. was connected with the following public organizations: ex-chairman of the boy scout association of Shanghai, ex-chairman of the St. John's University alumini association, Shanghai, ex-Chinese secretary of the American University Club, Shanghai, member of the editorial board of the Chinese Recorder, National Committee, Y.M.C.A., member of the directorate of the World's Chinese Students' Federation, Shanghai, member of the Board of Directors of Cheeloo University and St. John's University.
Later Mr. Tsu was connected with the National Christian Council of China.
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