In 1978, OSU officials mistakenly search for a White Oak:
page 31 section 7.4 of the:

THE OSU OVAL
by John H. Herrick
Executive Director Emeritus
Campus Planning
Jesse Owens Oak

The Lantern for August 8,1978 reports the existence of a white oak tree southwest of the library (Bldg. 050), which was brought from Germany. The tree was reported to be 40 feet southwest of the south entrance of the building, and to have suffered slight damage during construction of the Library addition (1970 addition).
Dean Ramsey, Director of Grounds Maintenance, states that extensive investigation by him, including consultation with Professor Chadwick, indicates that no such tree was ever planted.