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.
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December 3, 2025 ·
Uncover local history using newspapers in the Topeka Room
Newspapers can be an amazing source of information if you're researching local history or genealogy. The library’s Topeka Room has many ways to access various newspapers that were published in Shawnee County.
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Events
Events
Dec
9
Dec 9 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Maps
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Dec
11
Dec 11 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
More Ghost Towns of Kansas
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Dec
15
Dec 15 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Dec
16
Dec 16 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM
Save Your Family Memories
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Dec 9 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Maps
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Dec
11
Dec 11 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
More Ghost Towns of Kansas
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Dec
15
Dec 15 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Dec
16
Dec 16 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM
Save Your Family Memories
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
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