Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents from the James and Ana Melikian Collection
The Chinese Immigrants in Cuba collection includes hundreds of original documents, manuscripts and photos covering the migration of 125,000 Chinese who signed up to be cheap labor in Cuba from 1847 until the later 1890s. The archive continues until the 1970s and records the Chinese community in Cuba and is rich with photos. This massive collection, from the archive of James and Ana Melikian Collection, is probably the largest one in private hands concerning Chinese in Cuba. At present the collection contains over 1341 records and about 8,000-9,000 pages.
- 32 Spanish
- 32 Image
- Second Contract
- Matanzas
- 2 Blas
- 2 Canton
- 2 Faustino
- 2 Guillermo Gomez
- 2 Joaquin
- more
- 2 Jose
- 2 Jose Lopez Francas
- 2 Jose Serrate
- 2 Laureano
- 1 Andres
- 1 Antonio Fernandez
- 1 Antonio Laucinca
- 1 Antonio Liney
- 1 Baltasar
- 1 Camilo
- 1 Carlos
- 1 China
- 1 D. Francisco Garcia Rey
- 1 D. Jose Landalica
- 1 D. Juan Sandulal
- 1 D. Julian Maresma
- 1 D. Manuel Gil
- 1 D. Narciso Gelado
- 1 D. Pedro Guibas
- 1 Domingo
- 1 Domingo E. Madan
- 1 Domingo E. Maelan
- 1 Esteban
- 1 Facundo
- 1 Felicito Perez
- 1 Felix
- 1 Francisco Aballi
- 1 Francisco Aballo
- 1 Francisco Kalli
- 1 Franco Ortega
- 1 Gavino Hernandez
- 1 Governor of Cuba
- 1 Guillermo Manuel Gomez
- 1 Havana
- 1 Homobono
- 1 Jacinto
- 1 Joaquin Ruiz
- 1 Jose Basquet
- 1 Jose Lope Francas
- 1 Jose Maria Bosquet y Cara
- 1 Jose Olauo
- 1 Juan
- 1 Juan Lanalica
- 1 Juan Serrate
- 1 Julian
- 1 Julian Maresma
- 1 Juy Leng
- 1 Keit-Yee
- 1 Lan Tazar
- 1 Le Chan
- 1 Leonio
- 1 Macao
- 1 Manuel
- 1 Manuel Pereda
- 1 Marcelo
- 1 Maximo Mora
- 1 Pablo
- 1 Patricio
- 1 Pedro Luibus
- 1 Ricardo Alfonso
- 1 Ricardo Ferrero
- 1 Romualdo
- 1 Roque Corral
- 1 Sang
- 1 Santiago
- 1 Sebastian
- 1 Sebastiano
- 1 Señor Ramos
- 1 Signature
- 1 Tokien
- 1 Tomas
- 1 Urban Railroad
- 1 Valentin de la Villa
- 1 Yledfonio
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.
- Created Date
- 1863-06-13
A contract between Camilo, a Chinese settler, and Ricardo Alfonso. The contract was to last for two years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes Camila completed a contract with Ricardo Alfonso previously. Signed by Ricardo Alfonso, the Administrator, Señor Ramos, and Camilo, who signed in Chinese.
- Created Date
- 1877-08-27
A contract between Patricio, a Chinese settler, and Joaquin Ruiz. The contract was to last for one year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Patricio completed a contract with Roque Corral previously. Signed by Joaquin Ruiz and Patricio, who signed in Chinese.
- Created Date
- 1870-05-30
A contract between Jacinto, a Chinese settler, and Jose Olauo. The contract was to last for two years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Jose Olauo wrote a letter of good conduct for a future employer. Signed by Jose Olauo and Jacinto, who signed in Chinese.
- Created Date
- 1875-10-26
A contract between Yldefonio, a Chinese settler, and Pedro Guibas. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Yldefonio was originally from Macao. Yldefonio did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Jose Lopez Francas, Guillermo Gomez, and Pedro Luibus.
- Created Date
- 1865-07-05
A contract between Romualdo, a Chinese settler, and Francisco Garcia Rey. Notes that Romulado completed a contract with Francisco Garcia Rey previously. Romulado did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Francisco Garcia Rey
- Created Date
- 1870-10-16
A contract between Joaquin, a Chinese settler, and Antonio Fernandez. The contract was to last for two years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer.
- Created Date
- 1863-02-11
A contract between Jose, a Chinese settler, and Manuel Gil. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted Jose was originally from Canton.
- Created Date
- 1865-04-26
A contract between Marcelo, a Chinese settler, and Jose Landalica. The contract was to last for two years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer.
- Created Date
- 1867-02-17
A contract between Afat, a Chinese settler and Domingo E. Maelan. he contract was to last for an undisclosed amount of time and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Afat did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Domingo E. Maelan, the governor of Cuba, and two witnesses.
- Created Date
- 1864
A contract between Blas, a Chinese settler, and Jose Basquet. The contract was to last for eight years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes that Blas completed a contract with Jose Basquet previously. Blas did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by the governor, two witnesses, and Jose Basquet.
- Created Date
- 1871-05-06
A contract between Carlos, a Chinese settler, and Juan Lanalica. he contract was to last for two years and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Carlos did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by the governor, Juan Lanalica, and two witnesses.
- Created Date
- 1867-02-17
This is a second labor contract that belonged to a Chinese settler named Leonio, and his owner, Felicito Perez; the term of this contract was for six months. 1867.
- Created Date
- 1867-06-19
This is a second labor contract that was shared between Faustino- a Chinese settler, and his owner, Jose Serrate; the term of the contract was not specified. 1867.
- Created Date
- 1867-06-13
A contract between Tomas, a Chinese settler, and Narciso Gelado. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Tomas did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Narciso Gelado, the governor of Matanzas, and two witnesses.
- Created Date
- 1867-09-21
A contract between Laureano, a Chinese settler, and Francisco Aballi. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Notes Laureano completed a contract with Francisco Aballi previously. Laureano did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Antonio Laucinca and Antonio Liney.
- Created Date
- 1868-10-15
A contract between Julian, a Chinese settler, and Valentin de la Villa. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Julian did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Manuel, Valentin de la Villa, Jose Lope Francas, Guillermo Manuel Gomez.
- Created Date
- 1865-07-22
A contract between Jose, a Chinese settler, and Julian Maresma. The contract was to last for six months and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Jose did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Jose Lopez Francas, Guillermo Gomez, Julian Maresma.
- Created Date
- 1865-07-19
This is a second labor contract that was shared between Laureano- a Chinese settler, and his owner Francisco Kalli; the term of the contract was for one year. 1867.
- Created Date
- 1867-10-03
A contract between Homobono, a Chinese settler, and Juan Serrate. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Noted that Homobono completed a contract with Angel previously.
- Created Date
- 1867-06-13