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Created1863-06-13
Description
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.
Created1861-05-20
Description
These death and identity records pertain to Felipe, a Chinese settler. The first document indicates that when Felipe died he was 51 years old, in the process of completing his preliminary eight year contract as an indentured servant, and he was working as a fieldworker for D. Antonio G. Solar. The second document in this selection is the death certificate that was written for Felipe on March 29, 1861; the cause of his death was described within this record. The final document in this selection is Felipe's cedula, or neighborhood identity card. According to the cedula, Felipe originally shared his eight year contract with Jose M. Morales, but was ceded by Morales to Antonio G. Solar. The cedula was signed on December 10, 1860.
Created1864-03-18
Description13 Chinese settlers were hired to work in a warehouse. They were transported to Cuba aboard the ship Vasco de Gama under contract with D. Pedro Sanchez. These workers were hired to work in Havana.
Created1861
Description49 Chinese settlers were hired to work on public works. They were transported to Cuba aboard the Portuguese “Vasco de Gama". Were hired to work on public works in the city of Cardenas
Created1864
Description
Records for the ship Vasco de Gama, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza and Ferran y Dupierris. On this trip, the Vasco de Gama brought several settles that were hired for agriculture.
Created1864
DescriptionListing of hiring of 12 Chinese settlers brought to Cuba in the Portuguese ship "Vasco de Gama." They were hired to work in public works in 1864
Created1958-04-09
DescriptionThis is the registry for Casino Chung Wah with the Provincial Government of the Orient. It lists the names of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, and the speakers for 1958 and 1958.
Created1925
Description
A letter from Miguel Joa of Kuo Min Tan to the Governor of the Province of Oriente. It details the most recent election roll, a legal requirement to maintain membership in the Government records. Additionally, he sent the balance sheet for Kuo Min Tang, although neither of these documents are included.
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.