Alvin Mugs
Description: Alvin (DSV-2) is a crewed deep-ocean research submersible owned by the United States Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The original vehicle was built by General Mills' Electronics Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Named to honor the prime mover and creative inspiration for the vehicle, Allyn Vine, Alvin was commissioned on June 5, 1964. The submersible is launched from the deep submergence support vessel RV Atlantis, which is also owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by WHOI.
Description: Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) was a groundbreaking African American choreographer and the founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His work, deeply rooted in the African American experience, explored themes of spirituality, blues, and social justice. Ailey's signature piece, "Revelations," remains a beloved and iconic work in modern dance. Through his powerful and accessible choreography, and by providing opportunities for Black dancers, Ailey had a profound and lasting impact on the world of dance and Black cultural expression.
Description: This drawing of Alvin captures the city’s small-town charm and rich agricultural heritage. Known for its connection to the Texas Gulf Coast and its friendly, community-driven atmosphere, Alvin offers a peaceful blend of rural beauty and local pride. It’s a place where tradition meets the warmth of Southern hospitality.
Description: This drawing of Alvin captures the city’s small-town charm and rich agricultural heritage. Known for its connection to the Texas Gulf Coast and its friendly, community-driven atmosphere, Alvin offers a peaceful blend of rural beauty and local pride. It’s a place where tradition meets the warmth of Southern hospitality.
Description: This drawing of Alvin captures the city’s small-town charm and rich agricultural heritage. Known for its connection to the Texas Gulf Coast and its friendly, community-driven atmosphere, Alvin offers a peaceful blend of rural beauty and local pride. It’s a place where tradition meets the warmth of Southern hospitality.
