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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1868-09-06
DescriptionCertifies that Fernando, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Francisco Arrieta.
Created1868-06-06
DescriptionFelipe, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Canton. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
Created1866-11-27
DescriptionLucas, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Canton. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
Created1861-04-28
DescriptionJosefa Lam Chang, a Chinese immigrant born in Canton, was granted citizenship in Cuba. The Ministry of Foreign Relations's Doctor Armando Garcias Garagarza confirmed her citizenship. Changs's parents were named Wong Fi Cho and Secci. Also features a small photo of Josefa Lam Chang.
Created1874-11-20
DescriptionDeath certificate for Santosa Chinese immigrant. He died in the Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe.
Created1938
DescriptionThis is a document stating that Joaquin Nong cannot make more than 600 pesos annually in accordance with the law.
Created1891-08-18
DescriptionDeath certificate for Antonio San, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from an illness.
Created1891-12-15
DescriptionDeath certificate for Filomeno Asan, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.
Created1898-12-15
DescriptionDeath certificate for Cristobal Sen, a Chinese settler. He died at the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.
Created1891-09-16
DescriptionDeath certificate for Joaquin Rereda, a Chinese settler. He died in the General Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy in Havana from tuberculosis.