Photograph of San Francisco Bus
"This is the bus that took J.C. Kaimal from San Francisco to Seattle. The bus driver took an instant liking to him and insisted he sit in the front seat and they chatted on the ride. This was a fond memory for my father." --Maya Kaimal

Photograph of J.C. Kaimal
Photograph taken for J.C. Kaimal's student visa to come to the United States as a graduate student at the University of Washington. It had to be renewed annually, in January. On a visit in 1960 with wife Lorraine and three year old daughter Padma, the agent at the office saw him with his wife and daughter and asked Chandran if he would like to become a citizen. He said yes.

Photograph of J.C. Kaimal
"He [J.C. Kaimal] didn't play piano, but he made friends easily and was invited to their homes for socializing." --Maya Kaimal

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