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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1864
DescriptionThese are the records of Jose Dolores, a Chinese settler brought from China to Cuba for work. The documents include handwritten contracts with various owners and recommendation letters, detailing his good behavior as a worker. His certificate of nationality is also included and was accepted by the governor of Cuba.
Created1868-07-30
DescriptionThis is the first labor contract that belonged to a Chinese settler named Benigno, and his owner, Ramon Felipe. Benigno was brought from Soltero to Cuba to work as an indentured servant. The term of the contract was for one year. 1868. Signed in Chinese.
Created1868
DescriptionA contract between Nicolas, a Chinese settler, and Ramon and Carlos Jonts. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Signed by Ramon, Carlos Jonts, and Nicolas, who signed in Chinese.
Created1867-01-06
DescriptionThis is a second labor contract that was shared between a Chinese settler and his owner, Ramon; the term of the contract was for one year. 1867. Signed in Chinese.
Created1869
Description
A contract between Melitin, a Chinese settler, and la Compania de Caminos de Hierro. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Melitin completed a contract previously. Signed by Manuel Barque and Melitin, who signed in Chinese.
Created1874-11-27
DescriptionDeath certificate for Ramon, a Chinese immigrant. He died in the Hospital de Caridad de San Felipe y Santiago.
Created1867
DescriptionDeath certificate for Guerino, a Chinese immigrant. He was buried in Havana. The cause of death is not stated.
Created1865
DescriptionDeath certificate for Camuto, a Chinese immigrant. He was buried in a cemetery in Colon. The cause of death is not specified.
Created1864
DescriptionBurial records for Jesus, a Chinese settler. He was buried in the general cemetery of Havana and the cause of death is not stated.
Created1891
DescriptionDeath certificate for Chiquito, a Chinese immigrant. The cause of death is not known.