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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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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about the Chinese settler, Valentin. 1863.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionLetter of good conduct from Jose Maria Jariñas stating that Casimiro, a Chinese settler, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for Jariñas.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Manuel de Valle stating that Fernando, a Chinese settler, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for de Valle.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionLetter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo stating that Julio, a Chinese settler, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for him.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionThis a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about one of his Chinese workers who has completed their eight year contract.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Jorge Harris stating that the Chinese settler, Antonio, has completed his contract and displayed good conduct while working for Harris.
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Letter of Good Conduct

Created1868
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct for the Chinese settler, Leoucio.
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Contract

Created1867
Description
A contract between Lucas, a Chinese settler, and the Grand Sugar Production Society. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted Lucas completed a contract with Benitez Diran y Co previously. Signed by Pedro and Lucas, who…

A contract between Lucas, a Chinese settler, and the Grand Sugar Production Society. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted Lucas completed a contract with Benitez Diran y Co previously. Signed by Pedro and Lucas, who signed in Chinese.
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Baptism Certificate

Created1863-03-22
DescriptionTan-Chuy, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. Tan-Chuy was originally from Hokom. He chose the name Pedro and his godfather was Sebastian Marques.
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Identity Record

Created1866
DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Pedro. Pedro was twenty eight years old when this card was issued.