The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Letter from Max M. Fisher to White House Chief of Staff John Sununu concerning U.S. policy toward Jerusalem.
Construction of Renaissance Center
Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.
Gene Miller remembers Max Fisher's integrity, honesty and ability to listen.
Congratulatory letter from Teddy Kollek to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Detroit business and community leaders, left to right, Robert Surdam, Henry Ford II, Max Fisher, and Robert McCabe in front of the Renaissance Center, late 1970s.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Honorary Doctorate
Robert Aronson reflects on Max Fisher's historic influence on behalf of Israel.
Max and Marjorie Fisher with Henry Ford II and his wife, Christina, during a trip to Israel in 1972.
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, on Fisher's role as conduit in deals between US and Israel.
A personal letter from Secretary of State George Shultz.
Max Fisher in meetings with President Ford and staff in the White House in the spring of 1975.
Tribute to Max Fisher
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.
Max Fisher; Former Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young; Former Governor of Michigan William Milliken
Max Fisher at his office in the Fisher Building.