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
June 17, 2025 ·
Dr. Samuel Crumbine: Topeka’s public health pioneer
Dr. Crumbine spent his career making Kansans healthier and preventing the spread of deadly diseases. Learn more about Topeka's history.
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Events
Events
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Jun 30 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Create Colorful, Abstract Paintings like Alma Thomas
Learning Center
Jul
1
Jul 1 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Menninger Room 206
Jul
7
Jul 7 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Slave Schedules and Slave Narratives
Menninger Room 206
Jul
8
Jul 8 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Vital Records
Menninger Room 206
Jun 30 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Create Colorful, Abstract Paintings like Alma Thomas
Learning Center
Jul
1
Jul 1 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Menninger Room 206
Jul
7
Jul 7 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Slave Schedules and Slave Narratives
Menninger Room 206
Jul
8
Jul 8 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Vital Records
Menninger Room 206
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