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The Chamberlin name is associated with the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection through Leander T. Chamberlain, who, with his wife Frances Lea Chamberlain, significantly helped build the collection after his father-in-law, Dr. Isaac Lea, bequeathed his collection. While there isn't a direct connection to a "Chamberlin Natural History Museum," Leander T. Chamberlain's efforts, along with the endowment he provided, were crucial for the growth of the Smithsonian's gem collection, which is now housed in the National Museum of Natural History. Early publishing connected to the collection includes works like the 1997 book The National Gem Collection by Jeffrey E. Post and articles detailing the collection's history, such as the one published in Earth Sciences History