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Local History & Genealogy
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Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history. You will also find photographs, prints, posters, scrapbooks and audio-visual materials that help bring this history to life. The Topeka Room houses the library’s local history collection. Our digital collection includes historical photographs and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
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Oct 3 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Find a Person: The Graveyard Game
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Oct
5
Oct 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your African Connections Through Your DNA Matches
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Oct
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Oct 6 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Databases
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Oct
13
Oct 13 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Genealogist Is In
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Oct 3 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Find a Person: The Graveyard Game
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Oct
5
Oct 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your African Connections Through Your DNA Matches
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Oct
6
Oct 6 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Databases
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Oct
13
Oct 13 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Genealogist Is In
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Genealogy & Local History Articles
September 25, 2026 ·
Uncover Your Roots: The "Genealogist Is In"
Learn how experienced Topeka Genealogical Society volunteers can help guide your genealogy research.
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