SI Bredin Exp.— Society Ids. 
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FOR THE RECORD February 15, 1957 
J. t. Graf 
Telephone call from Elisha Hanson regarding Society Islands Expedition 
— matter of insurance for same 
Mr. Hanson said that we ought to have some insurance protection, liability, 
against others besides Bredin. For example — could slam into somebody. 
Mr. Hanson inquired about liability on Schmitt and others in the party. 
He said that the national Geographic always takes out liability. Fhat about 
liability to crew? 
There is a question whether we can get liability insurance on Bredin 
in addition to policy we have now, but that should be definitely specified 
in a contract with him or exchange of letters. 
Bredin* s insurance policy contains a subrogation clause. With such a 
clause Bredin would be protected but the Smithsonian would not be. The insurance 
company could proceed against the Smithsonian to collect what it pays Bredin. 
Mr. Hanson suggested that he return the papers to us with his notes 
and that we then have Lyle Lipscomb, Insurance man, come down to see me. 
