The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Louis Pincus addressing the Founding Assembly of the Reconstituted JAFI in June 1971.
"The Gang of Eight" article
Detroit Renaissance Construction
Jewish Agency for Israel leaders Max M. Fisher and Louis Pincus in 1970.
Letter to President George H.W. Bush the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.
Max Fisher; Former Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young; Former Governor of Michigan William Milliken
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.
Peter Cummings remembers Max Fisher's leadership and commitment to Detroit, and on his loyalty to people and causes.
Robert Aronson explains how Max Fisher has been indispensible to Israeli leaders in helping them deal with America.
Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
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.”
Bill Berman talks about Max Fisher's commitment to finding consensus among groups in the pursuit of the right decision.
Detroit Renaissance Resolution of Appreciation Award
Edsel Ford claims the name Max Fisher is synonymous with the city of Detroit.