The Alice Seymour Browne Frame Papers contain correspondence, articles, biographical information, and photographs. The articles, ranging from 1905-1914, discuss Frame's experiences as a missionary, focusing on her encounters with the local people while at the Women's Union College of Peking University and her discussions with them about God. Of special note within the articles are Frame's descriptions of interactions with the women and children in the country, her commitment to the education of women, and her objections to foot-binding. The correspondence describes Frame's missionary activities (1905-1942), the Chinese landscape and people, holiday celebrations and personal challenges, such as language acquisition and family matters. Most letters are typed transcripts sent to the Women's Board of Missions for distribution to friends of Frame, especially at Mount Holyoke College. Of particular interest are Frame's references to World War I and conflict within China and all of Asia during the 1930s and 1940s. Furthermore, upon Frame's return to China after acting as Dean of Residence at Mount Holyoke College, she assesses the plight of young girls in Chinese society. Finally, the death of Frame's husband, Murray Scott Frame, in 1918 and her own fight with cancer in 1940 highlight not only Frame's personal struggles, but also her commitment to her position as a teacher and missionary in China. The biographical information includes a map of the mission area, Tung -chou, articles about Frame's return to Mount Holyoke College and her position as Dean of Residence, and praise from the Mount Holyoke College community for her continued work for women and girls in China. The photographs primarily show Frame in China and at Mount Holyoke College.

Material from this collection is available in an online digital format.