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George Shirley Switzer (June 11, 1915 – March 23, 2008) was an American mineralogist who is credited with starting the Smithsonian Institution's famed National Gem and Mineral Collection by acquiring the Hope Diamond for the museum in 1958. Switzer made the arrangements when renowned New York City jeweler Harry Winston decided to donate the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian. Switzer was also known for his analysis of moon rocks which were brought back by NASA missions to the Moon.

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  • George Shirley Switzer (June 11, 1915 – March 23, 2008) was an American mineralogist who is credited with starting the Smithsonian Institution's famed National Gem and Mineral Collection by acquiring the Hope Diamond for the museum in 1958. Switzer made the arrangements when renowned New York City jeweler Harry Winston decided to donate the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian. Switzer was also known for his analysis of moon rocks which were brought back by NASA missions to the Moon. (en)
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  • George Shirley Switzer (en)
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  • Solomons, Maryland, U.S. (en)
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  • Petaluma, California, U.S. (en)
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