Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Elzy J. Bird papers (1931-2005) contain sketches, writings, correspondence, and Federal Art Project materials concerning this Utah artist. In January 1977, Elzy J. bird donated his scrapbook of news clippings and original sketches to the University of Utah. The scrapbook's articles have been photocopied and document his involvement with the WPA Federal Art Project from 1938 to 1942, as well as his later work with defense projects. The material tells of the Utah State Art Center, the artists...