The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Jewish Welfare Federation Plaque
Groundbreaking on the Riverfront Apartments
An excerpt from The Congressional Record detailing the $50 million loan to Israel agreement.
Max Fisher agreed to serve as Chairman of Detroit Renaissance, a civic organization with the goal of economic growth for Detroit. The directors included dozens of the most recognizable leaders in Detroit's business community including James M. Roche, Chairman of General Motors and Joseph Hudson, Jr., President of Hudson's Department Stores.
Max Fisher in front of the iconic Fisher Building in Detroit, and in his office on the 22nd floor.
Max M. Fisher at the National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony in 1994.
Michigan GOP Honors
Max Fisher speaking to the General Assembly in Philadelphia in 1976.
Congratulatory letter from Henry Kissinger to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Gerald Ford recalls Max Fisher's effective fundraising.
Max Fisher at his office in the Fisher Building.
Max Fisher, Paul Milstein and Seymour Milstein
Jewish Statesmanship Award
Letter to President George H.W. Bush the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.
Congratulatory letter from President George H.W. Bush to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.