The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Milwaukee Journal article entitled "Detroit Refuses to Give Up" about the Detroit Renaissance.
Letters congratulating Max Fisher on his 1971 "What Can We Do for Detroit?" speech.
Letter from President George H.W. Bush to Max M. Fisher, George Klein, and Richard Fox – the Chairmen of the National Jewish Coalition.
1960 UJA Overseas Report
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, discusses Fisher's influence with President Ford.
Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
Christmas shoppers in Detroit in the 1950s
Gerald Ford recalls Max Fisher's effective fundraising.
"The Amazing Life of Max Fisher" ran as the feature story on the front page of The Detroit Free Press on October 2, 2003 and detailed the life of the philanthropist and the opening of the Max M. Fisher Music Center at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Place.
A handsome token of appreciation given to Max and Marjorie Fisher from the Jewish Federation of Detroit, of which Max Fisher was president from 1959 to 1964.
Jewish Statesmanship Award
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.”
Al Taubman talks about the key to Max's ability to raise funds.
Letter from Max M. Fisher to The Texas Jewish Post in support of President Reagan's economic policy.
Bob McCabe describes his early days as president of Detroit Renaissance.