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Find Your Family in Immigration and Naturalization Records
Baker Genealogy Center Workshop
2026-05-12 17:30:00
2026-05-12 18:30:00
America/Chicago
Find Your Family in Immigration and Naturalization Records
In this program, we will explore how to navigate the extensive immigration and naturalization collections records both online and in the Passenger Lists.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 02
Tuesday, May 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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2026-05-12 17:30:00
2026-05-12 18:30:00
America/Chicago
Find Your Family in Immigration and Naturalization Records
In this program, we will explore how to navigate the extensive immigration and naturalization collections records both online and in the Passenger Lists.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 02
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 02In this program, we will explore how to navigate the extensive immigration and naturalization collections records both online and in the Passenger Lists.
We will explore the series of Passenger Lists to uncover "Declarations of Intention" (First Papers) and "Petitions for Naturalization," which often contain specific birthplaces, vessel names, and family witness signatures. We will explain how to use the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index books that we have available in the Topeka Room and demonstrate how a single record found can unlock generations of history.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.