The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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The Riverfront development in Detroit, part of the city's Renaissance led by Fisher and Taubman
HUD Certificate of Appreciation
Max Fisher with Henry Kissinger in the White House. Signed, "To Max Fisher - With the affection and admiration of his friend - Henry A. Kissinger."
In 1999 Max Fisher was named a Michiganian of the Year by The Detroit News.
The original New Detroit committee. Max Fisher is in the second row, far left.
Max Fisher with Secretary of Commerce Robert Mosbacher and President George H. W. Bush outside the White House. Signed, "To Max - I love this shot. Your friend - George Bush"
Peter Cummings describes what it's like to work with Max Fisher.
Construction of Renaissance Center
Letter to Max M. Fisher from Jack J. Spitzer, President of B'nai B'rith International.
Max M. Fisher at the National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony in 1994.
Max Fisher with Marjorie, Jane Sherman, and others at the JAFI Assembly in 1990.
Max Fisher with former Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and Rabbi Shlomo Goren at the Founding Assembly of the RAFI in June 1971.
Bob McCabe describes the relationship between Max Fisher and Detroit Mayor Coleman Young.
Al Taubman talks about the key to Max's ability to raise funds.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971
Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.