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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1866
DescriptionThis is a list of workers contracted by an unknown employer.
Created1865
DescriptionThis is a list of workers contracted by an unknown employer and transported aboard the boat, the Senor Joseph.
Created1861
Description
Records for the ship Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Grey Hound brought five settlers from China to work in the countryside.
Created1863
DescriptionThis is a document requesting permanent residency for Antonio, a Chinese settler, who has completed his contract with Jorge Harris.
Created1866-11-06
DescriptionReports the concerns of Catholic leaders about the idolatry and cult groups forming among converted Chinese settlers.
Created1866-06-18
DescriptionDocument pertaining to Chinese settlers converting to Catholicism and adopting what missionaries considered "appropriate" morals and habits in their Catholic faith.
Created1867
Description
A contract between Lucas, a Chinese settler, and the Grand Sugar Production Society. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted Lucas completed a contract with Benitez Diran y Co previously. Signed by Pedro and Lucas, who signed in Chinese.
Created1867
DescriptionA contract between Felipe, a Chinese settler, and Pedro Rorello. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes Felipe completed a contract with Cristobal Madan previously. Signed by Pedro Rorello and Felipe, who signed in Chinese.
Created1868-08-29
DescriptionCertifies that Felipe, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Cristobal Madan.
Created1863-09-16
DescriptionFernando, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. 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.