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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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Nov 9 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
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10
Nov 10 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Genealogist Is In
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Nov
10
Nov 10 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
Nov
10
Nov 10 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Military Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Nov 9 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
Nov
10
Nov 10 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Genealogist Is In
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Nov
10
Nov 10 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
Nov
10
Nov 10 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Military Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
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