Olive (Ollie) Mayer is a mechanical engineer who began working with the women's international peace movement in the 1950's, and on San Mateo County conservation issues in the 1960's. She is known for her work in preserving coastal resources, including the campaign against the construction of a major freeway to replace Highway 1, and in support of a tunnel at Devils Slide. Additionally, she has opposed illegal logging practices and supported the extension of a county-wide network of hiking trails. Mayer is a 50-year member of the Sierra Club, and a former conservation chair of the Loma Prieta Chapter.
From the description of Olive Mayer papers, 1990-2000. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 469729499
From the description of Olive Mayer collection of aerial photographs of San Mateo County [graphic]. 1970-1971. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 751996103
