The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Correspondence between Max M. Fisher and Judge Sherman C. Finesilver concerning the Rogers Plan.
Max Fisher with Yitzhak Rabin in 1967.
Max Fisher speaks at the Allied Jewish Campaign fundraising event in 1958.
United Jewish Appeal LBJ Plaque
A 1966 Detroit Jewish News article titled "Israel is Facing Massive Absorption Job" quotes Max Fisher heavily.
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.”
Peter Golden offers an enlightening quote about Max Fisher from Ronald Reagan.
Max Fisher, Golda Meir and others
Robert Aronson explains how Max Fisher has been indispensible to Israeli leaders in helping them deal with America.
Left to Right: Phillip Hart, J.L. Hudson, Jr., Robert P. Griffin, and Max Fisher
Max Fisher presenting an award to Nate Appleman.
Peter Golden explains Max Fisher's role negotiating between Meir and Nixon for re-supply to Israel.
Al Taubman talks about the key to Max's ability to raise funds.
American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award
Anti-Defamation League Honors
Letter from President Ronald Reagan to Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel, regarding a visit from Max M. Fisher.