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Created1889
DescriptionDeath certificate from Joaquin Perez, a Chinese settler. He died in the Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy from tuberculosis.
Created1889
DescriptionDeath certificate for Jose Asen, a Chinese settler. His body was examined at the Civil Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy. He died from heart problems.
Created1890
DescriptionDeath certificate for a Chinese settler, Sonenro Acan, who died from cirrhosis. He lived in Saltero and was buried in the general cemetery of Havana.
Created1890
DescriptionDeath certificate for Ulpiano Cardelas, who died from tuberculosis.
Created1948-12-26
DescriptionPhotograph of family consisting of two older men, two younger women, and four younger men. The back states that his photo was taken in "Canton" or what is now known as GuangZhou. Same family photo as Melikain1313.
Created1861
DescriptionBurial records for Manuel Corp, originally from Macao. Their records indicate they were baptized into the Catholic church and buried in the general cemetery of Havana.
Created1860
DescriptionAn identity card for Manuel, originally from Macao. Manuel was twenty-four years old when this card was issued. He worked for the Society of Immigration for eight years.
Created1892
Description
Documents pertaining to the import of Chinese settlers to Cuba by the Cuban government and private companies, like the Society of la Alianza y Compania. One ship, a French frigate called Valace, captained by Andre, brought 265 settlers to Havana in one shipment. Many of the settlers were contracted in Macao.
Created1868-05-20
Description
A contract between Enrique, a Chinese settler, and Juan, a Cuban landowner. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements for both the employee and the employer. Juan noted that Enrique completed a contract with Miguel Tabra previously. Juan was originally from Canton. Contract signed by Juan, Juan Gonzales, Carlos Gonzales. Signed by the settler in Chinese.
Contributors黃, 閠 (Contractor)
Created1857-11-26
Description
A contract between Vong-Ayon, a Chinese settler, and the Asian Company of Havana run by A. R. Ferran and Rafael R. Torices. The Asian Company of Havana was to bring Vong-Ayon from China to Cuba to work. The contract lists the legal requirements of both the settler and the company. Signed by Cañete y Morales, A. R. Ferran, and J. R. Vargas. Also written in Chinese.