The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
Coleman Young amid construction of Detroit's Renaissance Center
"Detroit Renaissance: A Decade of Progress and A Commitment to the Future," 1981 address by Max M. Fisher, Chairman of the Board, Detroit Renaissance, Inc.
Max Fisher and George Shultz with Jane Sherman at the Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly in San Francisco in 1990, during which Shultz was presented the Human Rights Award by his longtime friend Fisher.
Letter from Max M. Fisher to The Texas Jewish Post in support of President Reagan's economic policy.
Edsel Ford claims the name Max Fisher is synonymous with the city of Detroit.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Honorary Doctorate
Letter from President Ronald Reagan to Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel, regarding a visit from Max M. Fisher.
A photograph of the then four living presidents, signed by each, presented to Max Fisher in 1998, along with a personal letter from Gerald Ford.
Jewish Agency for Israel leaders Max M. Fisher and Louis Pincus in 1970.
Peter Cummings remembers Max Fisher's leadership and commitment to Detroit, and on his loyalty to people and causes.
Edsel Ford explains why his father, Henry, liked Max Fisher.
Max Fisher with Richard Nixon in the White House
Special Consultant to the President on Voluntary Action
Peter Golden explains Max Fisher's role negotiating between Meir and Nixon for re-supply to Israel.
Bill Berman talks about Max Fisher's commitment to finding consensus among groups in the pursuit of the right decision.