The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

The Resource Center provides access to a database of photos, video clips, letters, documents, newspaper articles, awards and other archival material. There are several user-friendly ways to search the Resource Center. The “Quick Search” field above offers a keyword search for those who know what they are looking for. Searches can also be filtered by Topic and Type from the pull-down menus to the right. Click on any item on this screen to see more detailed information. On each detail page, click on the Related Resources for additional items of related interest.

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Teaching Resources contain lesson plans focused on Max Fisher's four key values: Wisdom, Generosity, Service, and Leadership. Lessons include individual and group activities and trigger questions for further thought.

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Damon Keith remembers Max Fisher's courage in standing against the Detroit Police Department after the Riots in 1967.
The Alpha Kappa Psi Civic Award, "For service to country and community and inspiring leadership," presented to Max Fisher in 1970 by the Delta Theta Chapter of the University of Detroit.
Peter Cummings explains why Max Fisher is such an effective fund-raiser.
Max M. Fisher with A. Alfred Taubman in the early 1980s
Al Taubman talks about the key to Max's ability to raise funds.
Congratulatory letter from President Bill Clinton to Max Fisher for receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Groundbreaking on the Riverfront Apartments
Detroit Mayor Coleman Young and President Jimmy Carter
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
Groundbreaking for Renaissance Center
Max Fisher speaks at the Allied Jewish Campaign fundraising event in 1958.
Henry Ford II presents a check to Max M. Fisher and the United Jewish Appeal.
Tribute to Max Fisher
United Jewish Appeal LBJ Plaque
HUD Certificate of Appreciation
Max Fisher in 25 words or less poster.