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Where to find PDFs of older church manuals

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bensonmcconkie
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#1
Where can I find a PDF/electronic version of the Doctrine and Covenants Institue Manual (first edition; 1981, not 200x)?

I had notes saved to my LDS account of a few quotes from that manual, that weren't included in the updated (second) edition. Looking to recover, or at least find, what I had before.
sbradshaw
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#2
Are you able to see the older manual in Gospel Library if you turn on "Show Obsolete Content" in Gospel Library settings?
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
bensonmcconkie
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#3
Found it, thank you for that suggestion! I thought all my notes were lost. Much appreciated.
sbradshaw
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#4
Glad you found them! :)
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
NwokoPE
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#5

Re: Where to find PDFs of older church manuals . Old or former missionary guide

I need a copy of the former missionary guide. Mine was destroyed in a fload in my home many years back and since then, I am trying to get it
sbradshaw
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#6

Re: Where to find PDFs of older church manuals . Old or former missionary guide

NwokoPE wrote: Sat Oct 18, 2025 1:59 am I need a copy of the former missionary guide. Mine was destroyed in a fload in my home many years back and since then, I am trying to get it
When did you serve? Here's a link to the 2006 edition of the Missionary Handbook, if it's helpful – I think it was used until 2019:
https://web.archive.org/web/20180403074929/www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/topics/missionary/MissionaryHandbook2006Navigate.pdf?lang=eng
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.