Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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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Created1973-01-17
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This is the last page of a letter sent o China from a Chinese medical student in Cuba in 1973. In the letter, Wenchao 文超, the Chinese medical student expressed his sadness and regret in the sudden death of his grandmother and his deep appreciation for everything her mother had sacrificed for him. He also expected to find a job in the United States and meet his father there after his graduation.
Created1959
DescriptionA letter about Carlita, who is the descendant of immigrants from Asia and Africa. The letter notes that she went to Madrid
Created1873
DescriptionRecords for the ship Glessanox, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Glessanox brought 130 settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by D. Capella
Created1858
DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who ran away from their owners and were later captured. After capture, they were held in the Depot. Their names, ages, and nationality are listed along with the dates of their escape and capture.
Created1863
DescriptionThis is a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about the Chinese settler, Valentin. 1863.
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.
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.
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.
Created1863
DescriptionThis a letter of good conduct from Manuel Quevedo about one of his Chinese workers who has completed their eight year contract.
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.