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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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Feb 26 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Kansas Save the Flags Project
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mar
2
Mar 2 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
New African American Topeka Map
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Mar
3
Mar 3 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family In the Newspapers
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Mar
5
Mar 5 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Local History Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Feb 26 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Kansas Save the Flags Project
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mar
2
Mar 2 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
New African American Topeka Map
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Mar
3
Mar 3 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family In the Newspapers
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Mar
5
Mar 5 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Local History Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Genealogy & Local History Articles
January 22, 2026 ·
Discover an easier way to access local history materials
The library is home to a robust collection of items relating to Topeka and Shawnee County history including archives, photographs, ephemera and three-dimensional objects.
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