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Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Status: Published

Oath of Allegiance

Created1866

DescriptionThis is an oath of allegiance signed by a Chinese settler in order to become a natural citizen of Cuba. Signed in Chinese.

DescriptionRecords for the ship Kate Hooper, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Ferran y Dupierris and Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Kate Hooper brought six settlers from China to work in the fields.

Runaway Workers

Created1858

DescriptionList of Chinese settlers who ran away from their owners and were later captured. After capture, they were held in the Depot. Their names, ages, and nationality are listed along with the dates of their escape and capture.

Government Record

Created1867-04-17

DescriptionReport detailing the regulations and laws concerning the burial of Chinese settlers and the efforts of the Commission led by Mateo Menudo to establish these laws.

Identity Record

Created1862

DescriptionAn identity card, or cedula, for Cayetano. Cayetano was 27 years old when this card was issued.

Baptism Certificate

Created1862

DescriptionCayetano, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Havana. 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.