The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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The Detroit riots, which began on July 23, 1967 led to 43 deaths, 7,200 arrests and a minimum of $42.5 million in damages.
A handsome token of appreciation given to Max and Marjorie Fisher from the Jewish Federation of Detroit, of which Max Fisher was president from 1959 to 1964.
Congratulatory letter from President George H.W. Bush to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Al Taubman talks about the key to Max's ability to raise funds.
Max discusses why he had been a successful fund-raiser.
Congratulatory letter from Secretary of State James A. Baker III to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Max Fisher addressing the final session of the Founding Assembly
Max Fisher speaking in a UJA fundraising video about the need to support Jewish people around the world.
Max Fisher with Marjorie, Jane Sherman, and others at the JAFI Assembly in 1990.
Michigan Senate 80th Birthday Honors
Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.
Max Fisher with future Israeli President Ephraim Katzir and Louis Pincus at the Founding Assembly for the Reconstituted JAFI in Jerusalem in 1971.
Max Fisher; Former Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young; Former Governor of Michigan William Milliken
Max M. Fisher with A. Alfred Taubman in the early 1980s
Peter Golden offers an enlightening quote about Max Fisher from Ronald Reagan.
Gerald Ford recalls Max Fisher's effective fundraising.