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- Member of: Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents From the James and Ana Melikian Collection
Created1867
DescriptionA contract between Jose Tomas, a Chinese immigrant, and Juan. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Jose Tomas completed a contract previously. Contract signed by Juan, the governor, and Jose Tomas. Signed in Chinese.
Created1969-06-08
DescriptionThe back reads: "I dedicate this little portrait to my friends, Juan and Olga. Of my friend Alfredo Cox."
Created1969-06-08
DescriptionThe back reads: "I dedicate this little portrait to my friends, Juan and Olga, from their friend, Alfredo Cox"
Created1852
DescriptionDocuments pertaining to the hiring of Chinese settlers by Carmelita, the sugar factory owned by Rita Barbaria de Lara in Guanabana. These workers were hired for a eight year contract.
Created1868-05-20
Description
A contract between Enrique, a Chinese settler, and Juan, a Cuban landowner. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements for both the employee and the employer. Juan noted that Enrique completed a contract with Miguel Tabra previously. Juan was originally from Canton. Contract signed by Juan, Juan Gonzales, Carlos Gonzales. Signed by the settler in Chinese.
Created1886-02-13
DescriptionA letter to the judge of the District of Prado concerning Pedro Amador, a Chinese settler, as the judge investigated Amador's past records.
Created1886-04-12
DescriptionDescribes the actions of the District Attorney in Havana to prosecute Pedro Amador, a Chinese settler, who was prosecuted in relation to the illegal Chinese lottery, Chiffa.
Created1886
DescriptionLetters from prior employers of Pedro Amador, a Chinese settler. A judge was investigating Pedro Amador's past records.
Created1871
DescriptionRelates that Lorenzo, a Chinese settler, was granted permanent residency in Cuba after fulfilling the legal requirements. His paperwork was signed by his employer, Felix Ferrer, who mentions other past employers, Juan and Jose.
Created1861
Description
Shipping records for the ship the Grey Hound, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with the Asian Company of Havana and Mr. Torices, Puente, Ferran and Dupierris. These workers were to work in the countryside for Antonio Navamete.