The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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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.”
Peter Cummings describes what it's like to work with Max Fisher.
Max Fisher presenting an award to Nate Appleman.
A handwritten letter to Max M. Fisher from an L.A. Times reader thanking him for his role in negotiating the Rogers Plan.
Bob McCabe describes the relationship between Max Fisher and Detroit Mayor Coleman Young.
Max Fisher agrees to serve as Chairman of New Detroit during a meeting at McGregor Conference Center on the Campus of Wayne State University.
Congratulatory letter from Secretary of State James A. Baker III to Max Fisher on his receiving the National Distinguished Leadership Award in 1994.
1960 UJA Overseas Report
Jewish Statesmanship Award
Chaim Weizmann Portrait
Max Fisher's retirement speech from United Brands
Jewish Agency for Israel leaders Max M. Fisher and Louis Pincus in 1970.
A personal letter from Secretary of State George Shultz.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971
Max Fisher speaks at the Allied Jewish Campaign fundraising event in 1958.
Detroit Renaissance Construction