The Max M. Fisher Resource Center

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Max with his daughter Mary at the American Jewish Committee's National Distinguished Leadership Award ceremony.
Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
Detroit News on July 15, 1971
Gerald Ford recalls Max Fisher's effective fundraising.
Peter Cummings remembers Max Fisher's leadership and commitment to Detroit, and on his loyalty to people and causes.
Construction of Renaissance Center
Max M. Fisher at the Scopus Award Dinner with Alan E. Schwartz and President Gerald R. Ford.
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.”
Louis Pincus addressing the Founding Assembly of the Reconstituted JAFI in June 1971.
Detroit Renaissance Construction
Robert Aronson on Max Fisher's fundraising prowess.
Max and his wife Marjorie at the National Distinguished Leadership Award festivities.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Honorary Doctorate
Robert Aronson reflects on Max Fisher's historic influence on behalf of Israel.
Max Fisher agreed to serve as Chairman of Detroit Renaissance, a civic organization with the goal of economic growth for Detroit. The directors included dozens of the most recognizable leaders in Detroit's business community including James M. Roche, Chairman of General Motors and Joseph Hudson, Jr., President of Hudson's Department Stores.
Michigan Senate 80th Birthday Honors