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Nautilus News interviews and film concerning primarily the archaeological excavation of Old Christ Church to locate the three Rectors, identify them, with the reburial ceremony.  Individuals interviewed include Beverly Matt Currin, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church; Dr. Judy Bense, Archaeologist; and Dr. Morris Marx, President, University of West Florida.   Includes filming of the excavations under the church for Joseph Saunders (d. 1838), Frederick F. Peake (d. 1846), and David D. Flowers (d. 1853), and views of Old Christ Church (prior to its restoration to 1871 period).   Included on the video are nature scenes of Spring coming to UWF, and graduation scenes at the UWF Fieldhouse, and other scenes of campus.   Dating of this tape appears to be July 1988 and it appears to be bits and pieces of Nautilus News (UWF student television) segments.

Restoration of Old Christ Church, built in 1832, and restored to its 1879 condition, with discussion by Rev. Beverly Matt Currin, John P. Daniels, J. Earle Bowden, and Carter Quina, incorporating the history of the building after the move to 'new' Christ Church in 1903, and the historic preservation program needed to rebuilt, refurnish, and renovate the interior and exterior structure.  Narrated by Robin Rowan.  15.5 minutes, color.  Mentions use of the Pfeiffer House, moved to the Village, as storage for mechanical systems.