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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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Ship Record of the "Glessanox"

Created1870
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Records for the ship Glessanox, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Jose Playa, an agent for the Hernandez Company. On this trip, the Glessanox brought settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Capello and docked in Macao before going to Havana.

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Ship Record of the "Messenger"

Created1860
Description

Records for the ship, Messenger, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba This is a list of causes of death of Chinese settlers aboard the ship on its trip from Macao to Havana. Written in English.

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Death Record

Created1893
DescriptionDetails the death of Chinese settler, Juan Pedro Antonio Portillo, who died in Havana. He was originally from Macao and died from tuberculosis. Signed by Manuel del Valle
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Identity Record

Created1862
DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Cristobal. He was originally from Macao.
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Permanent Residency

Created1863-09-10
DescriptionRelates that Jose, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
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Shipping Record

Created1859-02-10
DescriptionRecords for the ship Francois, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Campbell y Co. On this trip, the Francios brought settlers from China to work in Havana.
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Shipping Record

Created1857-10-05
DescriptionRecords for the ship Hong Kong, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Campbell y Co. On this trip, the Hong Kong brought settlers from China to work in Havana.
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Shipping Record

Created1857-06-06
DescriptionRecords for the ship Hoggenbark, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Campbell y Co. On this trip, the Hoggenbank brought settlers from China to work in Havana.
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Shipping Record

Created1857-12-01
DescriptionRecords for the ship Hoggenbark, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Campbell y Co. On this trip, the Hoggenbark brought settlers from China to work in Havana.
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Contract

Created1866-12-09
DescriptionA contract between Justino Campbell and the government of Cuba. The contract granted Justino Campbell the right to recruit Chinese settlers to come to Cuba to work. Campbell was permitted to use the ship Hoggersbank under Captain Achenback.