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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1878-07-15
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A contract between Liborio or Yong-aun, a Chinese settler, and Juan Poey. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Leborio did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Contract signed by Enrique Morales.
Created1870-01-15
DescriptionThis contract is between Pedro, a Chinese settler, and Arcuna. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Pedro did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him.
Created1882-04-09
Description
The cedula, or identity card, for Belen Anchin, a Chinese immigrant working in Cuba. She lived in the province of Matanzas, in the town of Cidra. Originally from Canton. This card lists Belen Anchin's current profession and place of residence.
DescriptionThe cedula or identity card for Cesares, a Chinese immigrant working in Cuba. He worked for Jesus Alalli.
Created1940-08-17
DescriptionThe back reads: "To Mercedita and your godparents. From Cuda and Pedro"
Created1941-02-26
DescriptionThe back reads: " For my love Carmelita with a photo of your love, Pedro"
DescriptionThe back read: "For Conchita and Merceditas, a sweet memory. From Mauricia and Pedro."
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."
Created1861
Description
Certifies that several settlers completed their eight-year-contracts with Rita Barberia at the sugar factory, Carmencita. He was eventually granted permanent residency after fulfilling the legal requirements. Their cedulas or identity records and contracts were originally included with the letter, but are not included in this document. The Chinese settlers were named Felipe, Leon Juan, and Victoriano.
Created1870
DescriptionMarco, a Chinese settler, fulfilled a contract with Ramon Saladriga. Saladriga recommended that Marco be given permanent residency in Cuba because he met the legal requirements of completing an eight year contract with one employer. The letter also states that Marco has been contracted by Jose Gomez.