9th Annual All Woman Transcontinental Air Race Program, 1955

An official program from the 9th Annual All Woman Transcontinental Air Race, July 2-6 1955, Long Beach, California - Springfield, Massachusetts. Mrs. Dorothy Rungeling is number 36 in the program. Many of the female pilots have signed their profiles in the program for Mrs. Rungeling.

Article - "Pelham's New Councillor A Woman of Many 'Firsts'", 1963

An article in the St. Catharines Standard announcing Dorothy Rungeling as a new member of council for Pelham Township. The article states, "She is the first woman to be nominated and elected to Pelham township council since it was formed in 1850,"

Article - "Fonthill Woman Among 21 Pilots in Welland - Florida Air race", 1953

An article in The St. Catharines Standard that discusses the upcoming sixth all-women's international air race from Welland, Ontario to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Mrs. Rungeling will be accompanied by Beverly Belfry of St. Catharines and wife of a Thompson Products executive. Thompson Products is also sponsoring Mrs. Rungeling's flight and a representative, Mr. Stauffer, of Thompson Products, states "It is encouraging to see the international air race grow as it has done...This year's list of 21 probable entries compares with eight in last year's race".

Photograph - Man, Woman and Child walking

A photograph of a man and woman (possibly Percy and Margaret Band) walking with the child in winter attire.

Photograph - Woman in a hat

A photograph of a woman in a hat standing outside. She appears to be holding a handkerchief.

Photograph - A Man and Woman on a Dock

A man and woman dressed for swimming. He is sitting and she is standing on the dock.

Photograph - Woman Standing by a Large Tree Trunk

A woman wearing a hat and holding a small purse. She is standing next to a large tree trunk and there are benches behind her.

Photograph - Woman with a small Child

A photograph of a woman in front of a garage or barn door with a small child.

Photograph - Elderly Woman at Log House

A photograph of an elderly female standing on the porch of a log house. A handwritten note is on the reverse.

Photograph - Elderly Woman feeding Chickens

A photograph of an elderly woman in a field behind a home or barn. She is wearing a polka dot dress and apron as she feeds the chickens

Photograph - Woman with Dog

A photograph of a woman sitting outside with a dog on her lap.

Photograph - Woman in Swimming Attire with Dog

A woman in swimming attire sitting on sand with her arm around a dog. The dog is also wearing a hat.

The Demonstration Effect of Hosting a Major Games: A Case Study of Figure Skating and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Developed by Hindson, Gidlow, and Peebles (1994), the trickle-down effect and more specifically, the demonstration effect, are based on the idea that performances of a host nation’s athletes will inspire the population to become active in sport. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games presented an opportunity for Canadian sport organizations to promote sport participation. The purpose of this study was to determine if the demonstration effect occurred in Canada, and determine the reasons why or why not. The sport of figure skating was selected. Quantitative data were collected from Skate Canada on club membership rates from 2003 to 2013. Results showed small increases in participation, however there was little change following the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Qualitative data showed that already active sport participants became more active, following these Games. The findings demonstrate that the demonstration effect occurred, however only for a select group of individuals.

Photograph - Tin type? Middle Aged Woman

Middle aged woman (Margaret Muir?). Approximately 42 years old. Tin type? Ca. 1850s? Circular photograph on brass matting with a brass decorative border. Some discolouration along photo border in wooden case. 8.5mm x 9.5mm