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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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Created1875-10-07
DescriptionThis is a request made to the Cuban government on the behalf of Trinidad Amador, a Spanish bussinessman, in which he sought permission to renew the contracts of five of his Chinese workers. 1875
Created1872-04-20
DescriptionThis is a formal request that was made on the behalf of Pedro, a Chinese settler, who sought permission to be rehired by his original owner under a new labor contract. 1872.
Created1863-09-22
Description
This compilation of documents represents Onofre's request to either be naturalized as a Spanish citizen, or to receive his permission for permanent residence in Cuba. The documents included are his first contract, baptism certificate, personal ID card, and his request for residency, among several other personal documents. The first page in this selection is the written request for his permanent residence of naturalization, and the second to last document is the acceptance of his request for permanent residence.1863.
Contributors洪, 柿 (Contractor)
Created1863-09-10
Description
A contract between Jose or Ang Ki, a Chinese settler, and Ignacio T. de Casta and Manuel B. Pereda. 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 Ignacio T. de Casta and Ang Ki, who signed in Chinese. Contract also featured in Chinese.
Created1865-04-25
DescriptionSalvador, a Chinese settler, completed a contract with Ruiz Hermano y Co and was seeking to sign a new labor contract with his original owner. His owner agreed to sign a new one.
Created1866-06-02
DescriptionRelates that Quintin, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Created1858
DescriptionRegister of Chinese setters "Maroon" (who have escaped from their owners) in the town of Guanabacoa in October 1858.
Created1858
DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who ran away from their owners and were later captured. After capture, they were held in the Municipal Slave Deposit in Guanabacoa. Their names, ages, and nationality are listed along with the dates of their escape and capture.
Created1858
DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who ran away from their owners and were later captured. After capture, they were held in the Municipal Slave Deposit in Guanabacoa. Their names, ages, and nationality are listed along with the dates of their escape and capture.
Created1879
DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who ran away from their owners and were later captured. After capture, they were held in the Municipal Slave Deposit in Bejucal. Their names, ages, and nationality are listed along with the dates of their escape and capture.