The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Letters congratulating Max Fisher on his 1971 "What Can We Do for Detroit?" speech.
Abba Eban dinner
Congratulatory letter from Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Max Fisher meeting with Richard Nixon and other leaders, including John Ehrlichman, William Rogers, Rabbi Hershel Schacter, and William Wxler, in the White House in 1970.
Max Fisher with Yitzhak Rabin in 1967.
Max Fisher and  Zalman Shazar
Max Fisher with Henry Kissinger in the White House. Signed, "To Max Fisher - With the affection and admiration of his friend - Henry A. Kissinger."
Max M. Fisher at the National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony in 1994.
Robert Aronson reflects on Max Fisher's historic influence on behalf of Israel.
Congratulatory letter from Brian Kott, President of the Detroit Chapter of the AJC, to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971
Bob McCabe discusses Max Fisher's key role in the Detroit Renaissance, his leadership and his ability to build consensus.
Max Fisher, chairman of the board of directors, speaking at the United Brands Co. Annual Meeting in 1976.
Jewish Statesmanship Award
Bob McCabe explains how the Ren Cen was a catalyst for revitalizing Detroit.
Max Fisher, Yigal Allon and Yosef Tekoah