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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
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Created1868-03-09
DescriptionA letter from the bishop of Havana to the Superior Civil Governor. It details the bishops concerns about the spirituality of Chinese settlers.
Created1863-06-13
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This is a second labor contract that was shared between Pablo or Juy Leng, a Chinese settler, and Gavino Hernandez, his new owner. The document was written and signed upon the completion of Pablo's first eight year contract with another owner. The term of this labor contract was for two years. Gavino Hernandez wrote on the back of the contract that Pablo seemed to be performing well in his duties. 1863. Signed in Chinese.
Created1864
DescriptionA letter from Pedro Sanchez, the secretary of the Bishop of Havana. It details that Chinese settlers do not need a special marriage license if they marry someone who is racially different, including those of mixed ancestry.
Created1944-01-23
DescriptionA detailed list of the elections conducted by the organization the Association of Chinese Settlers in 1944, selecting representatives for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and others. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
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.
Created1946
Description
A letter from Jose Leon Aguila, the Secretary of the Association of the Chinese settlers in Victoria de las Tunas. The letter is addressed to the head of the Public Order and Associations in the Provincial Government of Oriente. The letter concerns Regulation 6618, which pertains to the required communications about elections and the treasury balance.
Created1945-06-18
DescriptionA letter from the Association of the Chinese Settlers' Victoria de las Tunas Delegation to the Governor of the Province of Oriente. It concerns the laws governing the Province of the Orient.
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.
DescriptionAn election roll from the Association of the Chinese settlers' Palma Soriano delegation of the Society of Instruction and Recreation. It lists the President, Vice President, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, and speakers. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
Created1939-02-28
DescriptionAn election roll from the Association of the Chinese Settlers' Palma Soriano delegation of the Society of Instruction and Recreation. It lists the President, Vice President, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, and speakers. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.