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Ship Record

Created1860-03-13

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These documents pertain to the American ship "Norway" that arrived in Havana on March 30, 1860, with around 900 colonists from China. The purpose of these communications were to establish conditions that needed to be met for authorization to be granted for the Chinese settlers to disembark. A list of…

These documents pertain to the American ship "Norway" that arrived in Havana on March 30, 1860, with around 900 colonists from China. The purpose of these communications were to establish conditions that needed to be met for authorization to be granted for the Chinese settlers to disembark. A list of the passengers, their contracts, and a health inspection had to be completed before any of the settlers could be let off the ship. Ultimately, the final document in this selection reveals that the settlers were eventually let off the ship two days later, and were taken into a police station for examinations. "Norway"- 1860.

Briefing Outline on Muong Phieng Cluster

ContributorsSmucker, Silas (Author)

Created1965

DescriptionReport on the history of the the Phatanakane Project in the Muong Phieng region in Laos, focusing on the economic, agricultural, and civil purposes of the project and its accomplishments thus far.

Education in Moung Sayasila

ContributorsSage, William W. (Author)

Created1970

DescriptionBook on the education on children in rural villages in the Ban Houei Kong region in Laos, focused around the Mekong river, and the issues between ethnic groups and social structure that have prevented large-scale primary education in these areas.

The Story of the Meo People

ContributorsTaylor, Bill (Author) / Thongsar, Bouapha (Contributor)

Created1963

DescriptionDone by Thongsar, a Meo, it is an accurate interpretation of the Meo legend and history

American Aid in Saravane Province, Laos

ContributorsBeery, Galen S. (Author)

Created1968

DescriptionA report on the successes and failures of a US aid program in Savarane Province in Laos. Details the geography and history of the region, the history of American assistance, and the kinds of aid programs being used.