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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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Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
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16
Jun 16 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining Room
Jun
17
Jun 17 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
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18
Jun 18 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
Jun 16 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
Jun
16
Jun 16 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining Room
Jun
17
Jun 17 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
Jun
18
Jun 18 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Moments that Made US
Outside the Topeka Room
Genealogy & Local History Articles
May 18, 2026 ·
Celebrating a Legacy: Geneaologist Sherri Camp Retiring
Our genealogy librarian has spent decades ensuring diverse stories and family histories are preserved, celebrated and honored in Topeka.
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