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Created1865
DescriptionThis file includes several document. One of them is a contract written in both Spanish and Chinese. According to the contract, Xie Tian was willing to go to Cuba as a worker. So he was requested to sign the contract and should follow the rules listed on it.
Created1873
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A letter to the Secretary of the Government of Cuba requesting naturalization of a Chinese settler, Leonardo Valdez. He was originally from Canton, but promises to renounce his rights as a citizen of China if he is make a Cuban citizen. Included are records of his past work contracts and letters of recommendation from past employers.
Created1865-06-06
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This is a formal rehire request that was written on behalf of Sebastian, a Chinese settler, who had just completed a labor contract and was seeking to sign a new one for the duration of one year. Sebastian sought to sign a new contract to work on the railroads with a railroad company under Maximo Mora. The subsequent documents include a second contract, his baptism certificate, and a formal written request for his carta de domicilio, or permanent residence card, that was signed on June 6, 1866. Other documents included in this selection are testimonies that were written by Sebastian's past owners describing his good conduct and dedication to his work. 1865.
Created1867
DescriptionRelates that Federico, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements. He worked for the Gran Azucaria, a sugar cane producer.
Created1929-01-02
DescriptionBalance sheet for the Association of the Chinese settlers. It includes the income, spending, and net worth of the group. Signed by the President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the group. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
Created1956-02-01
DescriptionElection roll from the Kuo Min Tang's 1956 leadership election. It lists the names of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Speakers. Sent to the Government of Oriente.
Created1955-01-02
DescriptionElection roll from the Kuo Min Tang's 1955 leadership election. It lists the names of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Speakers. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
Created1943
DescriptionA letter for the Provincial Governor of Oriente from the Secretary of the Kuo Min Tang's Guantanamo Delegation. The letter pertains to legal issues concerning the Kuo Min Tang's new headquarters in Guantanamo.
Created1950-10-01
DescriptionThis election roll lists the new leadership for the Association of the Chinese Settlers' Victoria de las Tunas delegation. It lists the names of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Secretary, Vice Treasurer, and the speakers. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
Created1947-12-31
DescriptionA letter from Pastor Lau of Chee Kung Tong's Guantanamo delegation to the Governor of the Province of Oriente. It details the election of the leadership for the coming year.