RESEARCH
OUR ONLINE DIGITAL ARCHIVES
KANSAS MEMORY
Discover a wealth of historic photographs, maps, letters, and objects from our collections.
OUR ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA
KANSAPEDIA
Discover articles on Kansas history through people, places, events, and topics that shaped our state's past and present.
DISCOVER YOUR KANSAS ROOTS
FAMILY HISTORY
If you have Kansas ancestors, you may find a wealth of information about their lives here.
FROM THE KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ARTICLES
Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains
A benefit of membership, Kansas History is issued quarterly. Enjoy scholarly research on Kansas and western history through interesting, well-illustrated articles that appeal to both the serious student and the general reader.
Our Kansas Stories
A benefit of membership, Our Kansas Stories explores essential storylines from Kansas history, highlighting collections. These are key stories to come with new exhibits in the Kansas Museum of History and you can follow our progress.
BROWSE RESOURCES IN PERSON
RESEARCH ROOM
Visit the State Archives in Topeka for your onsite research. Find your Kansas roots, learn about your historic home, or delve into your community history through our one-of-a-kind collections.
COLLECTIONS
Find descriptions of our collecting areas through catalogs, how to research and access them, and see highlights online through our digital archives.
OBJECTS
PHOTOGRAPHS
LETTERS & DIARIES
NEWSPAPERS
NATIONAL & STATE REGISTERS
MAPS
SEARCH ONLINE NEWSPAPERS
Log into the portal to gain access to digitized newspapers in our collections
SEARCH CATALOGS
Browse online catalogs, guides, and finding aids
HELP
Discover more information on finding our resources, planning research visits, seeking further assistance, and obtaining copies of resources.
