The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Max Fisher speaks at the Allied Jewish Campaign fundraising event in 1958.
Max Fisher with Yitzhak Rabin in 1967.
Max Fisher holding his award with Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, president of the American Hebrew Congregations, and Industrialist Lester Avnot.
"The Gang of Eight" article
Tribute to Max Fisher
Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
Max Fisher with Henry Kissinger in the White House. Signed, "To Max Fisher - With the affection and admiration of his friend - Henry A. Kissinger."
Peter Golden offers an enlightening quote about Max Fisher from Ronald Reagan.
Letter from Max M. Fisher to The Texas Jewish Post in support of President Reagan's economic policy.
Max Fisher poses with a plaque from an article from The Detroit News about his involvement with the renaissance of Detroit.
Left to Right (seated): Gottlieb Hammer (Executive Vice Chairman, UIA); Melvin Dubinsky (President and Board Chairman of UIA); Frank Kellogg (Special Assistant to the Secretary of State) Left to Right (standing): Simcha Dinitz (Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.); Leonard Garment (Special Consultant to President Nixon); Walter Stoessel, Jr. (Assistant Secretary for European Affairs); Joseph Sisco (Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs); Marshall Wright (Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations); Max M. Fisher (Chairman, Jewish Agency Board of Governors).
Notes and text for Max Fisher's speech to the Detroit Renaissance meeting.
Gene Miller calls Max Fisher a Detroit legend.
Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
Letter to President George H.W. Bush the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971