Daniel J. Travanti Papers, 1972-1986

Summary Information

Title: Daniel J. Travanti Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1972-1986

Creator:
  • Travanti, Daniel J., 1940-
Call Number: Mss 699

Quantity: 3.0 c.f. (8 archives boxes)

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of a Kenosha, Wisconsin native and actor, best-known for his role in the NBC series Hill Street Blues and in the television film Adam. The collection includes personal correspondence, invitations and requests from charitable organizations, fan mail, and letters about Travanti's work with alcoholism recovery groups. Other personal papers include awards, and magazine and newspaper articles about Travanti and other members of the Hill Street Blues cast. There are also scripts and production files illustrating Travanti's acting career, among them materials from Hill Street Blues; the television movies and specials Adam: His Song Continues, Case of Libel, Here's Richard, (a special about fitness expert Richard Simmons), and Murrow, an HBO film about Edward R. Murrow; Night of 100 Stars, a 1985 benefit for the Actors' Fund of America; and the play Twigs.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00699
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