The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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In 1984, Max Fisher wrote an article for the Detroit Free Press titled "Believe in a brighter future for Detroit."
Renaissance Center
The inner city neighborhoods in Detroit did not feel the economic growth created by the Detroit Renaissance.
Detroit business and community leaders, left to right, Robert Surdam, Henry Ford II, Max Fisher, and Robert McCabe in front of the Renaissance Center, late 1970s.
"Believe in a brighter future for Detroit" article
Jewish Statesmanship Award
Renaissance Center and Riverfront
New Detroit article
Bob McCabe describes his early days as president of Detroit Renaissance.
Max Fisher with Yitzhak Rabin in 1967.
Letters congratulating Max Fisher on his 1971 "What Can We Do for Detroit?" speech.
A 1966 Detroit Jewish News article titled "Israel is Facing Massive Absorption Job" quotes Max Fisher heavily.
Gene Miller calls Max Fisher a Detroit legend.
Special Consultant to the President on Voluntary Action
Construction of Renaissance Center
Letter to President George H.W. Bush the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.