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 28, 2024 ·
Local History: The suspicious death of "Six Foot" Kramer
In 1930 Topekans were shocked when a local packing company's VP became the victim of foul play. Discover more about Roy Kramer and his killer.
All Articles
April 26, 2024 ·
Discovering a missing part of my history
April 18, 2024 ·
Anatomy of a Folly: The history of Topeka's peculiar mansion
March 5, 2024 ·
Local History: The last illegal public hanging in Topeka (Part 2)
January 22, 2024 ·
Local History: Last illegal public hanging in Topeka (Part 1)
January 22, 2024 ·
Finding local & family history in Newspaper Index
December 14, 2023 ·
Retro recipes from the Topeka Room
Events
Events
Aug
6
Aug 6 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Internet Genealogy for Beginners
Menninger Room 206
Aug
13
Aug 13 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Internet Genealogy 2
Menninger Room 206
Aug
13
Aug 13 | 07:00PM - 8:00PM
Convert Analog Media to Digital
Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Aug
14
Aug 14 | 06:30PM - 7:30PM
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Topeka Room 204
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