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
Dec
1
Dec 1 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Freedmen's Bureau Records
Menninger Room 206
Dec
2
Dec 2 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in the Census
Menninger Room 206
Dec
9
Dec 9 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Maps
Menninger Room 206
Dec
11
Dec 11 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
More Ghost Towns of Kansas
Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Dec 1 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Freedmen's Bureau Records
Menninger Room 206
Dec
2
Dec 2 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in the Census
Menninger Room 206
Dec
9
Dec 9 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Maps
Menninger Room 206
Dec
11
Dec 11 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
More Ghost Towns of Kansas
Marvin Auditorium 101BC
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