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The Chinese Immigrants in Cuba collection includes hundreds of original documents, manuscripts and photos covering the migration of 125,000 Chinese who signed up to be cheap labor in Cuba from 1847 until the later 1890s. The archive continues until the 1970s and records the Chinese community in Cuba and is rich with photos. This massive collection, from the archive of James and Ana Melikian Collection, is probably the largest one in private hands concerning Chinese in Cuba. At present, the physical collection contains over 1,341 records and about 8,000-9,000 pages.

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Family Photograph

Created1929-11
DescriptionPhotograph of a Chinese family taken by YiFong studio.

Group Photograph

Dinner Party Photograph

Family Photograph Two

Created1949-08-25
DescriptionThe back reads: "To my grandmother, Loraida"

Chinese Statue Photograph

Joaquin Cok's Identification Card

Created1959
DescriptionAn identification card for Joaquin Cok as a member of the Trade Union of Pressers.

Photograph

Created1940-08-17
DescriptionThe back reads: "To Mercedita and your godparents. From Cuda and Pedro"

Pedro's Portrait Photograph

Created1941-02-26
DescriptionThe back reads: " For my love Carmelita with a photo of your love, Pedro"

Photograph of Rene Cheong

DescriptionA photo from René Cheong to niece and nephew Mercedes and Enrique (presumably Cheong) in 1938

Photograph of Miguel Cheong

Created1941
DescriptionA photo of Miguel Cheong in 1941 sent to Mercedes and Enrique (presumably Cheong).