The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Gerald Ford recalls Max Fisher's effective fundraising.
The Detroit riots, which began on July 23, 1967 led to 43 deaths, 7,200 arrests and a minimum of $42.5 million in damages.
"Believe in a brighter future for Detroit" article
Notes and text for Max Fisher's speech to the Detroit Renaissance meeting.
Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
Max Fisher agreed to serve as Chairman of Detroit Renaissance, a civic organization with the goal of economic growth for Detroit. The directors included dozens of the most recognizable leaders in Detroit's business community including James M. Roche, Chairman of General Motors and Joseph Hudson, Jr., President of Hudson's Department Stores.
Max Fisher's biographer, Peter Golden, details Fisher's extensive experience as a highly successful fundraiser.
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.”
Max Fisher holding his award with Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, president of the American Hebrew Congregations, and Industrialist Lester Avnot.
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971
Max discusses why he had been a successful fund-raiser.
The Riverfront development in Detroit, part of the city's Renaissance led by Fisher and Taubman
Max Fisher fundraising at the famous annual Fisher Meeting in his home, 1984.
Letter from Max M. Fisher to White House Chief of Staff John Sununu concerning U.S. policy toward Jerusalem.
Detroit Renaissance Construction