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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 19 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
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Topeka Room
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Oct 20 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
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Topeka Room
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Oct 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining Room
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20
Oct 20 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM
Save Your Family Memories
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Oct 19 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
Oct
20
Oct 20 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Asylum to Institution
Topeka Room
Oct
20
Oct 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining Room
Oct
20
Oct 20 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM
Save Your Family Memories
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
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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