William Tate's involvement in the riot on Myers Quad

This news article partially depicts the events that took place during the riot, as well as touching on important details of the Integration Crisis, such as Hamilton Holmes' transfer as a sophomore. Furthermore, this source shares that William Tate became physically involved in the riot, in an attempt to dispel the protestors. This article depicts William Tate as a supporter of the integration process, though it was court ordered.

This source is indicative of themes that are not often mentioned in other news articles of the time, as it portrays a type of middle ground in mentioning the court order that led to the crisis, but also commending William Tate's leadership. 

This type of leadership has been described as “no nonsense”, particularly by a Special Collections source, “Finding Aid for University of Georgia Integration Materials 1938-1965”. Though William Tate was not considered to be an advocate for integration, once the court order was issued by the federal court demanding integration, Tate led the University with this “no nonsense” approach, ultimately resolving the Integration Crisis of 1961.

Brown, Stephen A., Finding Aid for University of Georgia Integration Materials 1938-1965, 2001-2003, Special Collections Libraries