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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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Created1875
DescriptionA letter from an unnamed man to the Governor of the Plaza. It details workers who escaped from the ship, Cora and were recaptured.
Created1858
DescriptionDetails the causes for Chinese immigration to Cuba and the experiences of the workers when they arrive. Mentions how the government of Cuba is involved in the contracts that bring Chinese settlers to Cuba to work as indentured servants and slaves
Created1864-04-06
DescriptionRecords for the ship Vasco de Gama, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza and Ferran y Dupierris. On this trip, the Vasco de Gama brought two settlers from China to work for Jose Campos.
Created1861
DescriptionShipping list of Chinese settlers brought to Cuba in the Spanish ship "Kate Hooper" in 1861 with 592 settlers from Macao
Created1865
DescriptionRecords for the ship Aoon, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Ferran and Dupierris and la Alianza. On this trip, the Aoon brought 104 settlers from China to work. Most were hired by Jose Baró and one was hired by Agustin Terran.
Created1861
DescriptionRecords for the ship Kate Hooper, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Ferran y Dupierris and Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Kate Hooper brought six settlers from China to work in the fields.
Created1866
DescriptionContract between Antonio, a Chinese settler, and Petrona Hernandes for six months in the countryside. The contract is signed by Petrona Hernandes, Antonio, and the governor of Cuba. Antonio signed in Chinese. 1866.
Created1858
DescriptionRecord with listings of slaves and Chinese settlers who have escaped from their owners during the year of 1858. There are 11 listings and summaries with the names and details of the escapees.
Created1862
Description
Documents pertaining to the work of Ferran and Dupierris with their company, La Alianza that seeks to bring Chinese settlers to Cuba for work and colonization.
Created1867
DescriptionDeath certificate for Guerino, a Chinese immigrant. He was buried in Havana. The cause of death is not stated.