Matching Items (21)
Filtering by

Clear all filters

78728-Thumbnail Image.png
Created1865
DescriptionThis file includes several document. One of them is a contract written in both Spanish and Chinese. According to the contract, Xie Tian was willing to go to Cuba as a worker. So he was requested to sign the contract and should follow the rules listed on it.
78921-Thumbnail Image.png
Description

Permission to enter the island of Cuba in a shipment of Chinese settlers in the English ship “Carpentaria.” Contractual printed in Chinese and Castilian.

78922-Thumbnail Image.png
Contributors亦, 在 (Contractor)
Created1855
DescriptionA contract between Lini-Tsai, a Chinese settler, and an agent of Ygnacio Fernandez de Castro. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Signed by Lini-Tsai, who signed in Chinese.
78963-Thumbnail Image.png
Created1865
DescriptionThis is an application for permanent residency for Pascual, a Chinese settler. It includes the settler's original contract signed in Macao, a letter of recommendation from a previous owner, stating that he had completed an eight year contract, his cedula or identity card, and a certificate of baptism.
78825-Thumbnail Image.png
Contributors粱, 日全 (Contractor)
Created1866
DescriptionChinese settler contract signed in Canton in 1866. Written is Castilian and Chinese. Visible defects. The Chinese, Liang Riquan was willing to go to Cuba as a worker. This contract was issued to him and he was requested to follow the instruction.
78826-Thumbnail Image.png
Created1870
Description
A contract between Zhu Nam, a Chinese settler, and Tuton y Hijo and agents of La Alianza. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Zhu Nam did not negotiate or sign the contract as

A contract between Zhu Nam, a Chinese settler, and Tuton y Hijo and agents of La Alianza. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Zhu Nam did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Tuton y Hijo. Also features contract in Chinese.
65745-Thumbnail Image.jpg
ContributorsLu Hui (Artist) / 陸 恢 (Artist)
Created1894
DescriptionLu Hui employs the symbolism of "zhi" and cypress to deliver a blessing for long life on the occasions of his patron's birthday (Hidden Meanings of Love and Death in Chinese Painting, p. 77)
78339-Thumbnail Image.png
Contributors翁, 恳芳 (Contributor)
Created1961
DescriptionA contract issued by Cafeteria Wakamba S. A. It stated that the money saved in the company could be drawn by three persons only. And when two of them agreed to draw the money, then they might draw the money successfully.
77428-Thumbnail Image.png
Contributors連, 蕉 (Contractor)
Created1857-08-27
Description
A contract between Lim Chin, a Chinese settler, and Jose Maria Morales. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Lim was originally from Hong Kong. Signed by N. Armeio and Lim, who signed in

A contract between Lim Chin, a Chinese settler, and Jose Maria Morales. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Lim was originally from Hong Kong. Signed by N. Armeio and Lim, who signed in Chinese. Also featured in Chinese.