The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Damon Keith explains how Henry Ford and Max Fisher were the leaders in Detroit in bringing the community back together after the Riots.
Photographs from the Conference on Human Needs in Israel, 1969.
Detroit Renaissance Resolution of Appreciation Award
Bob McCabe describes his early days as president of Detroit Renaissance.
Louis Pincus addressing the Founding Assembly of the Reconstituted JAFI in June 1971.
Max Fisher with Richard Nixon in the White House
An excerpt from The Congressional Record detailing the $50 million loan to Israel agreement.
Bob McCabe discusses Max Fisher's key role in the Detroit Renaissance, his leadership and his ability to build consensus.
Max Fisher holding his award with Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, president of the American Hebrew Congregations, and Industrialist Lester Avnot.
Max Fisher Jewish Community Foundation Dedication
Max Fisher at his office in the Fisher Building.
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, discusses Fisher's influence with President Ford.
Max Fisher's retirement speech from United Brands
Max Fisher's biographer, Peter Golden, explains Fisher's lead-by-example fundraising strategy.
Letter to Max M. Fisher from Jack J. Spitzer, President of B'nai B'rith International.
Max Fisher speaking to the General Assembly in Philadelphia in 1976.