This photograph presents a south view of the White House as it appeared during the mid-20th century, circa 1966-1987. The South Fountain is prominently featured. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was executive chef at the White House for over 20 years, and served every president from Lyndon B. Johnson through Ronald Reagan.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on September 29, 1987, shows members of the White House Kitchen staff, including the dishwasher and navy stewards, on the South Lawn in front of the South Portico. In the center of the photograph stands White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, who was soon to retire from the position, which he had held since 1966. Haller's successor, Jon Hill, stands to the immediate left of Haller. On October 1, 1987, Hill became the first American-born chef to hold the title of White House executive chef, though he resigned in January 1988. White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert, pictured in this photograph to the immediate right of Haller, stepped up to the position of executive chef, which he held until 1992. Raffert was the first White House Kitchen staff member to be promoted to the position of executive chef. Also included in this photograph is White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (far left), assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch (third from left), and kitchen steward Adam Collick (second from right). This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Included on the bottom of this photograph is a note from former White House Executive Chef Jon Hill, dated October 5, 1987, thanking him for his support and training during the transition.

This photograph, taken around May 1, 1969, presents a south view of the White House as seen from the South Fountain. A colorful array of tulips bloom around the South Fountain. 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.

In this photograph, taken on June 12, 1971, newlyweds Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox stand together on the balcony of the South Portico of the White House. Approximately 400 guests witnessed the couple exchange vows during their ceremony in the Rose Garden. Theirs was the first outdoor wedding ever held at the White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw food preparations for three wedding receptions at the White House.

This photograph was taken on August 6, 1966 during the wedding reception for Luci Baines Johnson and Patrick Nugent. The couple was married at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. and enjoyed their reception at the White House. The newly married couple stands on the South Portico, flanked by their parents, including President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Luci's bridesmaids are pictured descending the eastern stairs of the South Portico, wearing matching pink dresses and veils. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987. Chef Haller oversaw the food preparations for Luci Baines Johnson's wedding reception.

In this photograph, taken October 6, 1979, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Pope John Paul II wave to the public from the South Portico of the White House. It was the first time a current pope had visited the White House. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef from 1966-1987.