Photograph of J.C. Kaimal and Friend
"JCK met Lindy in a meteorology class at the University of Washington and they became very good friends. Lindy and husband Mike often invited JCK to their farm in Kent. Later Lorraine would join on these visits. Mike Miskell would "give away" my mother Lorraine when they got married." --Maya Kaimal
Photograph of Kaimal Marriage Celebration
Photograph of a celebratory party thrown for J.C. Kaimal and his wife, Lorraine, shortly after they were married by friends in the Indian Association at the University of Washington.
Photograph of J.C. Kaimal and Friends
J.C. Kaimal out with fellow student Balraj Sokkappa and his American wife Betty. The photograph was taken soon after J.C. and Lorraine were married.
Photograph of J.C. Kaimal and Family on a Boat
J.C. Kaimal, wife Lorraine, daughter Padma, and other Indian students were invited by Elizabeth Bayley Willis, an Indian textile scholar, who enjoyed inviting Indians to her home on Bainbridge Island.
Photograph of K.N. Kaimal and Prime Minister Nehru
"Nehru is awarding a prize to my grandfather at an industrial fair in New Delhi. My grandfather's exhibit was about rubber cultivation. Note the code-switching by my grandfather as he moves from a namaste greeting to a western-style handshake." --Maya Kaimal
From left: Lorraine, 3 women friends (Mira Menon on right), Padma, Prabhu and father Balraj Sokkappa.
Photograph of the Kaimal's Christmas Celebration
"[The Kaimal's] Enjoying the Christmas tree in their Seattle apartment. Note the television in the background. They were able to buy their first TV set with the tax rebate check they received for having a dependent (Padma). It was exactly enough money to purchase at black and white TV." --Maya Kaimal