In this photograph taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on January 6, 1982, White House staff pose together in the State Dining Room. The White House staff largely go unseen but perform vital tasks to the running of the house, success of events, and care of the first family. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph, taken circa 1984, White House staff members stand together behind a table in the State Dining Room which has been decorated for an event. From left to right are White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert, Maître d'hôtel Eugene Allen, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This group photograph of the White House residence staff was taken in the State Dining Room on January 6, 1982, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. The staff photographed worked primarily in the Executive Mansion and include kitchen staff, butlers, and the White House Curator's Office. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, pictured standing in the second row in his chef's hat. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of maitre d'hotel Eugene Allen and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in July 1982, during the Ronald Reagan administration, in the President's Dining Room on the Second Floor of the White House. Allen worked from 1952 to 1986 as a pantryman, butler, and maître d’hotel. Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

This group photograph was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from the charter members of the White House Mansion Staff Open, a golf tournament enjoyed by members of the Executive Residence staff. The photograph has been signed by the charter members of the organization: maintenance man John G. Sowers, Secret Service agent Elmo Webb, electrician and clock winder John Muffler, carpenter Bonner Arrington, butler Eugene Allen, houseman Ben Harrison, carpenter Wilford Frame, cabinetmaker Cal Surette, and electrician John L. Pelkey. Haller is pictured in his chef's attire, posing alongside other White House staff golfers. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

This photograph was taken by Joseph J. Scherschel on April 22, 1965 at a tea following the dedication of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. It shows members of the White House Residence staff, including maître d'hôtel John W. Ficklin and butler Eugene Allen, among guests near a refreshment table. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in a ceremony that day. Though Mrs. Kennedy did not attend the dedication, President Lyndon B. Johnson and members of his Cabinet, including Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, attended the reception as well.

This photograph was taken by Joseph J. Scherschel on April 22, 1965 at a tea following the dedication of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. It shows President Lyndon B. Johnson among guests gathered around a refreshment table. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in a ceremony that day. Though Mrs. Kennedy did not attend the dedication, President Johnson and members of his Cabinet, including Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, attended the reception as well.

This group photograph of the White House Residence staff was taken in the State Dining Room on January 6, 1982, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. The staff photographed worked primarily in the Executive Mansion and include kitchen staff, butlers, and the White House Curator's Office.