The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Construction of Renaissance Center
Max Fisher agrees to serve as Chairman of New Detroit during a meeting at McGregor Conference Center on the Campus of Wayne State University.
Jewish Agency for Israel leaders Max M. Fisher and Louis Pincus in 1970.
Max Fisher addressing the final session of the Founding Assembly
Max Fisher next to his sculpture at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield.
Max Fisher at his office in the Fisher Building.
Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
The Riverfront development in Detroit, part of the city's Renaissance led by Fisher and Taubman
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 Fisher's biographer, Peter Golden, details Fisher's extensive experience as a highly successful fundraiser.
Abba Eban dinner
Max Fisher poses with a plaque from an article from The Detroit News about his involvement with the renaissance of Detroit.
A personal letter from Secretary of State George Shultz.
Special Consultant to the President on Voluntary Action
Notes and text for Max Fisher's speech to the Detroit Renaissance meeting.
Peter Golden explains Max Fisher's role negotiating between Meir and Nixon for re-supply to Israel.