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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
DescriptionOfficial naturalization document of Simon, a Chinese settler, who was granted his carta de naturaleza, or naturalization documents. Relates that Simon had take an oath of loyalty and obedience to the Cuban government that was required of him.
Created1854-06-05
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A contract between San Kim or Fernando Guerra, a Chinese settler, and an agent of Ignacio Fernandez de Castro. The contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Signed by Al MacKay and San Kim, who signed in Chinese.
Created1868
DescriptionLucas, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Matanzas. 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.
Created1866-06-30
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These documents pertain to a Chinese "cult" in Havana that alarmed several government officials who were concerned that not taking any measures to disband the cult and to successfully convert the Chinese settlers to Catholicism could be dangerous for the integrity of the Catholic faith in Cuba, and for Cuban citizens. 1866.
Created1953
DescriptionA detailed list of the elections conducted by the organization, Kuo Min Tang, selecting representatives for the positions of President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Speakers. Sent to the Provincial Government of Oriente.
Created1952
DescriptionA letter from Miguel Cuan and Cecilio Perro Camache, the President and the Secretary of Kuo Min Tang's delegation of Manzanillo to the Provincial Governor of Oriente. It lists the President, Vice President, Secretary, the Vice Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Treasurer.
Created1957
DescriptionA letter from Armando Lay and Alfredo Joa, the President and the Secretary of the Kuo Min Tang's Manzanillo Delegation to the Provincial Government of Oriente. It lists the President, Vice President, Secretary, the Vice Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Treasurer.
Created1957
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A letter from Armando Lay and Alfredo Joa, the President and Secretary of Kuo Min Tang to Fernando Cuesta Nora, the Secretary of the Government of the Province of Oriente in Santiago. This letter details how the party sent $14 in dues. Additionally, they sent the balance sheets for the year 1953-1956 and documents concerning the leadership in 1954 and 1956.
Created1958
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Second half of a letter from Felix Hung, the president of Kuo Min Tang. It concerns how the group wants to "rehabilitate" the delegation of Bayamo and how they want to be to be registered with the Provincial Government's Registry of Associations. This letter was addressed to the Civil Provincial Commissioner.
Created1936
DescriptionReport detailing a meeting of the Kuo Min Tang, concerning the books and papers of the association, the results of the annual election, and other possessions of the group.