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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Created1858
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Documents to apply for authorization to bring Chinese settlers to Cuba in 1858.
Created1868-02-08
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Upon the completion of a labor contract with a Cuban landlord, this rehire request was issued for Rufino- a Chinese settler, who wished to enter a new labor contract with Manuel G. Portocarrero for the duration of one year. The request was accepted, and a one year labor contract was signed by both men. Havana- 1868. Signed in Chinese.
Created1880
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Mauricio Achau. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Faokin.
Created1880-07-06
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Raufilo Achau. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Fukiu.
Created1880-07-06
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Jose Rosas Achau. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Canton.
Created1863-09-01
DescriptionRelates that Mariano, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Created1880-06-06
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Alejo Campos. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Chicon.
Created1880-08-16
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Luciano. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Canton.
Created1880-06-06
DescriptionCertificate of nationality of a Chinese settler, Manuel. It was signed by the Consulate General. He was originally from Canton.
Created1863-09-13
DescriptionRelates that Cristobal, a Chinese settler, requested permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.