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
March 5, 2024 ·
Local History: The last illegal public hanging in Topeka (Part 2)
Pick up on the story of a 1889 Topeka burglary that claimed the life of A.T. Rodgers and his murderer.
All Articles
January 22, 2024 ·
Finding local & family history in Newspaper Index
January 22, 2024 ·
Local History: Last illegal public hanging in Topeka (Part 1)
December 14, 2023 ·
Retro recipes from the Topeka Room
November 14, 2023 ·
Researching your family's veterans
November 7, 2023 ·
Bank robbers, G-Men & 1937 Topeka shoot out
October 12, 2023 ·
Local History: The eccentric life & death of Samuel Radges
Events
Events
Apr
19
Apr 19 @ 09:00AM
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB
Apr
20
Apr 20 @ 09:00AM
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB
Apr
20
Apr 20 @ 10:00AM
Digital Scrapbooking Your Family Tree
Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Apr
21
Apr 21 @ 12:00PM
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB
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