The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Jane Sherman talks about her father's motivation to help rebuild Detroit after the 1967 riots.
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
In the Fall of 1971, Henry Ford undertook the largest single building venture in Detroit’s history. The project was the Renaissance Center, also known as “RenCen.”
1990 letter from Max M. Fisher to Secretary of State Jim Baker concerning Middle East peace policy.
Bob McCabe describes the relationship between Max Fisher and Detroit Mayor Coleman Young.
Peter Cummings explains why Max Fisher is such an effective fund-raiser.
Bill Berman talks about Max Fisher's commitment to finding consensus among groups in the pursuit of the right decision.
Bill Berman describes Max Fisher's belief that consensus was not "the middle ground," but the process of getting a group to all reach the right decision.
Robert Aronson talks about the quiet diplomat.
Left to Right: Dan Lavin, Art Howard, Max Fisher, Abe Green, John Leerie, and Joseph Holtzman take a break for lunch during the 1956 Allied Jewish Campaign.
1999, Michiganian of the Year Award
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.
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).
Max Fisher in front of the iconic Fisher Building in Detroit, and in his office on the 22nd floor.
Bob McCabe explains how the Ren Cen was a catalyst for revitalizing Detroit.
Renaissance Center