[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.] [graphic].

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.] [graphic]. Alexander, John White, 1856-1915, artist. still image Photographic prints Color 1990. gmgpc [mural c1896; photographed 1990] Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright by John W. Alexander. Title devised by Library staff. "61128; 043.3.D. Photographed after treatment; overall; normal light." Stamped on verso: This photograph is the property of the legislative branch of the government and is not to be used without the approval of the Architect of the Capitol. Perry Huston Collection of illustrated conservation reports for Jefferson Building murals. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.) Murals--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900. Storytelling. Arabs--Communication. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.07355 Publication may be restricted. For information, see "Architect of the Capitol,"