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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
- Status: Published
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.
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.
Created1865
Description
A contract between Serafin, a Chinese settler, and Vidal Delioguez. The contract was to last for a year of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that the company Serafin completed a contract with La Pura y Limpia previously. Signed by Vidal Delioguez and Serafin, who signed in Chinese.
Created1866-12-25
DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Pablo, originally from Canton. Pablo was working for the railroad in Urbana.
Created1863-08-14
DescriptionRelates that Jose, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements.
Created1886
DescriptionA letter to the judge of the District of Prado concerning Pedro Amador, a Chinese settler, as the judge investigated Amador's past records.