Local History
Local History
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 the Sanborn maps and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
Recent Articles
October 22, 2025 ·
It's always Family History Month at the library
While October is officially Family History Month, our genealogy staff is always ready with the free resources to help you find your family stories.
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Events
Events
Nov
3
Nov 3 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Tracing African American Ancestry Conference Report
Menninger Room 206
Nov
5
Nov 5 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Prisons, Institutions & Asylums
Menninger Room 206
Nov
7
Nov 7 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Sanborn Maps
Topeka Room 204
Nov
14
Nov 14 | 01:00PM - 2:00PM
History Talk: America's 1st Woman Tattoo Artist
Marvin Auditorium 101C
Nov 3 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Tracing African American Ancestry Conference Report
Menninger Room 206
Nov
5
Nov 5 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Prisons, Institutions & Asylums
Menninger Room 206
Nov
7
Nov 7 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Sanborn Maps
Topeka Room 204
Nov
14
Nov 14 | 01:00PM - 2:00PM
History Talk: America's 1st Woman Tattoo Artist
Marvin Auditorium 101C
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