The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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The Alpha Kappa Psi Civic Award, "For service to country and community and inspiring leadership," presented to Max Fisher in 1970 by the Delta Theta Chapter of the University of Detroit.
Detroit Councilman Kenneth Cockrel, who opposed city tax breaks for the development of Riverfront
Peter Cummings describes what it's like to work with Max Fisher.
Max Fisher in front of the iconic Fisher Building in Detroit, and in his office on the 22nd floor.
Letter from President Ronald Reagan to Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel, regarding a visit from Max M. Fisher.
Elie Weisel, Max Fisher and Golda Meir
Max Fisher addressing the final session of the Founding Assembly
Max Fisher, Paul Milstein and Seymour Milstein
Congratulatory letter from Bob Dole to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Tribute to Max Fisher
Max and Marjorie Fisher with Henry Ford II and his wife, Christina, during a trip to Israel in 1972.
Renaissance Center and Riverfront
1999, Michiganian of the Year Award
Max Fisher, chairman of the board of directors, speaking at the United Brands Co. Annual Meeting in 1976.
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, discusses Fisher's influence with President Ford.
Max Fisher with Henry Kissinger in the White House. Signed, "To Max Fisher - With the affection and admiration of his friend - Henry A. Kissinger."