Research

Search for the real people and real stories of Kansas through books, documents, and artifacts at the Kansas Historical Society. It's what you need to discover the story of your family, community, or building.

Our Collections

Books, photos, documents, and artifacts you can use to research Kansas history.

Topics in Kansas History

Articles, documents, and bibliographies on selected topics in Kansas History.

Family History

Census, newspapers, vital records, and other genealogy resources to help you complete your family tree.

People in Kansas History

Meet the famous and not-so-famous people who made their mark in Kansas.

Places in Kansas

A guide to counties, towns and post offices in the state.

Buildings

Maps, city directories, photos and other materials you can use to research your old house.

Timeline of Kansas History

A chronological approach to the key events of Kansas' past, from prehistory to the present.

Cool Things

Fascinating items from our collections.

KSHS Publications

Magazines, scholarly journals, and books published by the Historical Society.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our research collections and how to use them.

 
 
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Online Catalog

Interlibrary Loan

Guide to Research Resources (.pdf)

Research Grants

Press Kit

Research Room Hours


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