Binder full of mystery

Years ago my mother gave me this binder that she came across during an estate sale.  She brought it home for me, because then, I was an aspiring young artist and she thought I would enjoy it.  Enjoy it I have,  I have always looked at this binder, wondering about the owner and her story.  It has been a great source of inspiration.  I recently brought out the binder and decided to try to find out a little information behind it, sadly though, the internet searches and letters to McCall's have yielded no results.
I have taken many many pictures of the items within this binder for two reasons.  One, to share with you and two, to hopefully find out a little something about these pieces.  If you have any information regarding these schools I would love to know more!  I have removed the woman's name for the privacy of her and her family.  The dates that I have found range between 1931 and 1940.  Here is what I am talking about: (you may click on any image to get a larger view)

McDowell School Booklet and Application for Registration.

                               List of Courses: Tuition $250

 

 Sample Illustrations

 Another McDowell School Booklet

Letters From McDowell

McCall Sewing School Folder

Samples of the "Mystery Woman's" Work

One of my favorites

The back of the Illustration Boards:

Fireside Studios, Dated 1931

Quote: "There are many different ways a married woman can write her name."  

Resort Fashions :)

Isn't it amazing?  I always wondered what happened with this woman.  She was a woman in the 1930s who wanted to go to school in New York City.  She took design courses from home, as far as I can tell by the boards, some of them were stamped upon receiving.  If anyone has any information about these pieces please let me know.  Until then, I will enjoy them in wonder as I've done before :)

Stay happy, healthy and safe.

<3 Jodi Ann!