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Photograph

Created1940-08-17

DescriptionThe back reads: "To Mercedita and your godparents. From Cuda and Pedro"

Pedro's Portrait Photograph

Created1941-02-26

DescriptionThe back reads: " For my love Carmelita with a photo of your love, Pedro"

This is a photograph of a woman and a man offering tobacco to a grave. The back reads: "The Cubans never had assimilated perfectly the significance of "Chen Min". This woman, for example, does not appear very convinced of the presence of the ancestors around her, nor that these recieved…

This is a photograph of a woman and a man offering tobacco to a grave. The back reads: "The Cubans never had assimilated perfectly the significance of "Chen Min". This woman, for example, does not appear very convinced of the presence of the ancestors around her, nor that these recieved the tobacco and packs of cigarettes that she and her friend smoke but contribute with respect and enthusiasm to perpetuate the traditions of the Association of Chinese Settlers."

Photograph

DescriptionThe back read: "For Conchita and Merceditas, a sweet memory. From Mauricia and Pedro."

Photograph of a Man

Created1957-03-13

DescriptionThis is a photograph of a man. The back reads: "To my only love with all the passion of my soul, Pedro."

Baptism Certificate

Created1868

DescriptionPedro, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. Witnessed by Eugenio Domingues. Other Chinese settlers also were being baptized, including a settler named Ysidoro. 1868.

Contract

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.