The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

The Resource Center provides access to a database of photos, video clips, letters, documents, newspaper articles, awards and other archival material. There are several user-friendly ways to search the Resource Center. The “Quick Search” field above offers a keyword search for those who know what they are looking for. Searches can also be filtered by Topic and Type from the pull-down menus to the right. Click on any item on this screen to see more detailed information. On each detail page, click on the Related Resources for additional items of related interest.

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Peter Cummings explains why Max Fisher is such an effective fund-raiser.
Congratulatory letter from President Ronald Reagan to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Max Fisher Jewish Community Foundation Dedication
Congratulatory letter from Secretary of State James A. Baker III to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
In 1988, Max Fisher was awarded this elaborate Shield of Zion by the American Zionist Federation of Los Angeles.
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, on Fisher's role as conduit in deals between US and Israel.
American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award
United Jewish Appeal V-E Day Commemorative Medal
Mary Fisher on Max's ability to find the solution.
Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
Edsel Ford claims the name Max Fisher is synonymous with the city of Detroit.
Clips from 1969 articles highlighting Max Fisher's appointment as a Special Advisor to President Nixon.
Bill Berman talks about Max Fisher's commitment to finding consensus among groups in the pursuit of the right decision.
Max Fisher speaks at the Allied Jewish Campaign fundraising event in 1958.
Max Fisher's retirement speech from United Brands