This photograph of White House butler and houseman Wilson R. Jerman was taken by Tina Hager on August 5, 2004 during the George W. Bush administration. Jerman worked at the White House from 1957 to 1993 before returning again from 2003 to 2012. He is photographed here through a window to an elevator in the White House.

In this photograph, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left) stands with butler Wilson Jerman (right) behind a table full of fresh fruit Bavarian desserts. These desserts were created by Chef Mesnier for a dinner in honor of Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Queen Silvia on April 11, 1988. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan hosted the King and Queen of Sweden for their first night of their United States tour. Chef Mesnier took inspiration for this dessert from the many fountains of Stockholm, Sweden. On top of the white chocolate fountain was a cantaloupe encased apricot mousse and nougat barquettes filled with raspberry and kiwi sorbets. The dolphins at the base spouted green pulled sugar into white chocolate basins nestled between piles of raspberries. The dessert was accompanied by petit four trays full of butterfly cookies, chocolate truffles, and Florentine squares. For the full menu from this dinner, see 1140690. 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 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.

This is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. An inscription on this photograph reads, "To Roland Mesnier / With best wishes," and is signed by both of the first ladies. 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 is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. 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, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller stands with butlers Alfred Saenz (left) and Wilson Jerman (center), waiting for guests to enjoy a buffet spread in the State Dining Room. The refreshments, which included fresh fruit and shrimp with cocktail sauce, were likely served during a reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps and their spouses, held on July 1, 1986 during the Ronald Reagan administration. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

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 group photograph of White House kitchen and domestic staff was taken in January 1986 during the administration of Ronald Reagan. The photograph was taken possibly during a Christmas party for West Wing staff. The staff members stand behind a dessert topped with a white chocolate angel, possibly created by White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (center right). The photograph is part of the personal collection of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center left). Chef Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. Among the others pictured in this photograph are butlers Alfred Saenz (front, left) and Wilson Jerman (front, right).

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Eugene C. Allen and Wilson Jerman serve the first lady and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

In this photograph, taken on December 14, 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon dines with Bob Hope, Eva Rueber-Staier, and other performers from the Bob Hope Christmas Show in the State Dining Room. Butlers including Wilson Jerman serve Mrs. Nixon and the guests. That day, the cast of the Bob Hope Christmas Show dined with President and Mrs. Nixon in the State Dining Room, and put on a preview performance in the East Room. Bob Hope's USO-sponsored variety shows entertained American troops around the world for nearly 50 years, and his television specials were an annual tradition for American households for decades. Hope was a recurrent guest at the White House and entertained every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

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.

This photograph by Samantha Appleton shows President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama taking the elevator up to the private Residence following a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4, 2009. President Obama is holding a tortilla. Accompanying the President and Mrs. Obama on the elevator was longtime White House butler Wilson Jerman.