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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1864-04-28
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Relates that Leonardo Sanchez, a permanent resident of Cuba and a baptized Catholic, married Marcelina Diaz. She was born in Matanzas and they had two daughters, who were both baptized and registered in the book for those of European descent in their parish church. Report concerns whether or not their children, who were of "mixed race," could be considered white, determined by which book their baptisms are recorded in. Churches would use different books for Europeans, whites, and minorities.
Created1856-01-09
DescriptionA letter from Eugenio Ponton from the port of Havana to the mayor's office. It details a dispute between Gregorio Tejedor and the Society of Pereda, Machado y Co over compensation for some Chinese settlers that Tejedor contracted from the company.
Created1853-01-15
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Records for the ship Cayrem, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Cayrem brought settlers from China to work. The Administration of Sanitation examined the settlers that left the ship and were satisfied with their overall health.
Created1865
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A contract between Simon, a Chinese settler, and Miguel. The contract was to last for eight months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Simon completed a contract with the Sugar Refinery del Carmen previously. Signed by Miguel and Suireon.
Created1866-06-28
DescriptionSimon, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Matanzas. He was baptized by Sebastian Junena.
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.
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.