The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
Max Fisher and Zalman Shazar
"Detroit Renaissance: A Decade of Progress and A Commitment to the Future," 1981 address by Max M. Fisher, Chairman of the Board, Detroit Renaissance, Inc.
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.
Congratulatory letter from President Bill Clinton to Max Fisher for receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Max Fisher in 25 words or less poster.
Peter Cummings describes what it's like to work with Max Fisher.
A photograph of the then four living presidents, signed by each, presented to Max Fisher in 1998, along with a personal letter from Gerald Ford.
"Believe in a brighter future for Detroit" article
The Detroit Riots of 1967
Special Consultant to the President on Voluntary Action
Max Fisher and President Ronald Reagan in the oval office.
Max Fisher's retirement speech from United Brands
Letter from President George H.W. Bush to Max M. Fisher, George Klein, and Richard Fox – the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.
Max Fisher signing the Agreement for the Reconstitution of the newly Reconstituted Jewish Agency for Israel
Clips from 1969 articles highlighting Max Fisher's appointment as a Special Advisor to President Nixon.