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A student kneels to read the Huntington Elm plaque that was presented by the Forestry Club to dedicate President Roosevelt's planting of the tree during his visit to M.A.C. during the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1907. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

Note: This photo must have been taken before 1945 when the tree was moved from its original location to the south side of West Circle Drive. The lamp post in the photo is found on the north side of West Circle Drive, not the south side.

A cross section of the Roosevelt elm that was cut down in 1947. It came from the tree that was planted during the Semi-Centennial celebration by United States President, Theodore Roosevelt. This piece was presented to MSU President John Hannah. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

MSC President Robert Shaw stands next to the Roosevelt Elm tree plaque that was presented by the Forestry Club during a formal dedication. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

The plaque affixed to a large stone dedicating the Huntington Elm. The dedication plaque reads: "Huntington Elm. Planted by: President Theodore Roosevelt. May 31, 1907. On the Fiftieth Anniversary of M.A.C. Erected by the Forestry Club." Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

A student kneels to read the Huntington Elm plaque that was presented by the Forestry Club to dedicate President Roosevelt's planting of the tree during his visit to M.A.C. during the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1907. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

Note: This photo must have been taken before 1945 when the tree was moved from its original location to the south side of West Circle Drive. The lamp post in the photo is found on the north side of West Circle Drive, not the south side.

A cross section of the Roosevelt elm that was cut down in 1947. It came from the tree that was planted during the Semi-Centennial celebration by United States President, Theodore Roosevelt. This piece was presented to MSU President John Hannah. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections.

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