The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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New Detroit article
Mary Fisher on Max's ability to find the solution.
1961 United Foundation Torch Drive
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, discusses Fisher's influence with President Ford.
In 1988, Max Fisher was awarded this elaborate Shield of Zion by the American Zionist Federation of Los Angeles.
Max Fisher, Golda Meir and others
Gene Miller remembers Max Fisher's integrity, honesty and ability to listen.
Peter Cummings relates Max Fisher's instinct to work behind the scenes.
1994 National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony program showing Peter Golden and Mary Fisher as guest speakers.
Max Fisher, Paul Milstein and Seymour Milstein
Robert Aronson talks about the quiet diplomat.
Max Fisher speaking at the 40th anniversary of the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue in Southfield, Michigan. (L-R) JCC President John H. Shepard, Max Fisher, Executive Director Alvin L. Kushner, and Judge Damon J. Keith.
Max Fisher's biographer, Peter Golden, details Fisher's extensive experience as a highly successful fundraiser.
Max Fisher, Gerald Ford and other members of the UJA and the State Department signing the contract in the Thomas Jefferson Room of the State Dept. Building.
Max M. Fisher prepares to accept the National Distinguished Leadership Award from the American Jewish Committee in 1994.