The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Bill Berman talks about Max Fisher's commitment to finding consensus among groups in the pursuit of the right decision.
Jewish Statesmanship Award
Damon Keith recalls Max Fisher's wisdom in negotiations with African-American leaders in Detroit and his commitment to the city.
Edsel Ford claims the name Max Fisher is synonymous with the city of Detroit.
Max Fisher and George Shultz with Jane Sherman at the Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly in San Francisco in 1990, during which Shultz was presented the Human Rights Award by his longtime friend Fisher.
Max Fisher in 1977
Max Fisher agrees to serve as Chairman of New Detroit during a meeting at McGregor Conference Center on the Campus of Wayne State University.
Max Fisher in 25 words or less poster.
Letter from Max M. Fisher to The Texas Jewish Post in support of President Reagan's economic policy.
"Detroit Renaissance: A Decade of Progress and A Commitment to the Future," 1981 address by Max M. Fisher, Chairman of the Board, Detroit Renaissance, Inc.
Max M. Fisher at the National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony in 1994.
Max Fisher in meetings with President Ford and staff in the White House in the spring of 1975.
Congratulatory letter from Alexander Haig to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
Congratulatory letter from Dick Cheney to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
A handwritten letter to Max M. Fisher from an L.A. Times reader thanking him for his role in negotiating the Rogers Plan.
1961 United Foundation Torch Drive