The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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"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.
1960 UJA Overseas Report
Max Fisher "A Man of Our Times"
Max with his daughter Mary at the American Jewish Committee's National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony.
Peter Cummings remembers Max Fisher's leadership and commitment to Detroit, and on his loyalty to people and causes.
Clips from 1969 articles highlighting Max Fisher's appointment as a Special Advisor to President Nixon.
Peter Golden offers an enlightening quote about Max Fisher from Ronald Reagan.
Congratulatory letter from George P. Shultz to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
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.
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.
Blighted urban housing in Detroit in the 1970s
Peter Golden, Max Fisher's biographer, discusses Fisher's influence with President Ford.
Max Fisher in front of the iconic Fisher Building in Detroit, and in his office on the 22nd floor.
Max Fisher with Henry Kissinger in the White House. Signed, "To Max Fisher - With the affection and admiration of his friend - Henry A. Kissinger."
Max Fisher; Former Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young; Former Governor of Michigan William Milliken