Banks, Sarah Gertrude, b. 1839.

Sarah Gertrude Banks was a native of Walled Lake, Mich. She was among the first women to be accepted in he University of Michigan Medical Department in 1870. Following her graduation, Dr. Banks was the second women physician in Detroit. She practiced medicine for half a century. Dr. Banks was long identified with the women sufferage movement, and was active in patriotic societies. She was also treasurer for the Detroit Equal Suffrage Club.

From the description of Sarah Gertrude Banks papers, 1834-1925. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 302266308

Detroit, Michigan, physician.

From the description of Sarah Gertrude Banks papers, 1871-1951. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421653