Newbury Historical Society Announces Gilbert H. McClintock Scholarship
This spring, the Newbury Historical Society will launch a new scholarship for a graduating high
school senior who is a Newbury resident and who hopes to pursue an interest in surveying,
history, or serving the Town of Newbury. Newbury students attending either Oxbow High
School or Blue Mountain Union School may apply for the $500 Gilbert H. McClintock Memorial
Scholarship.
Gilbert McClintock served as a Lister for the Town of Newbury for many years. As Historical
Society member Aroline Putnam remembers, he “knew Newbury’s landscape and history
perhaps better than anyone.” Grand-nephew Greg Allen provided more of his extraordinary
uncle’s biography. McClintock was a self-taught surveyor who often made his own tools. Of
particular interest was a wooden tripod. In fact, he taught himself a wide range of skills,
including plumbing, electrical wiring, and carpentry. Always reading, he kept detailed notes of
everything he learned.
Niece Doris McClintock, granddaughter Kim McClintock, and grand-niece Heather McClintock
filled in the picture of Gilbert as a man devoted to his community and reluctant to spend more
than a night away from home. Born next door to the Newbury Center Town House at the home
now owned by Doris McClintock, he also lived in the farmhouse at the junction of Peach Brook
and Scotch Hollow Roads. Fittingly, vintage weaver and historian Justin Squizzero now lives
there and reports that the plumbing, wiring, and carpentry done by Mr. McClintock all still work
just fine.
The family fondly recalled that Gilbert loved to talk and once claimed that he must have been
“vaccinated by a phonograph needle”. At age 90, shortly before his death, he gave a program
on Newbury history at the Town House. Not surprisingly, an attentive audience filled the hall.
The Gilbert H. McClintock Memorial Fund, established in 1990, has since then been awarding
recognition and a history book each year to a graduating Newbury Elementary School 6 th grader
with a strong interest in history. Newbury Historical Society Chair Valerie Putnam stated, “With
the enthusiastic support of the McClintock family, we are pleased to widen the reach of the
fund with this high school scholarship, and we welcome the opportunity to expand the legacy
of such a beloved, community-minded Newbury resident.” Scholarship guidelines, eligibility
requirements, and an application are available at the Guidance Department of each school or
from Newbury Historical Society at newburyhistorical@gmail.com.
Gilbert H. McClintock Memorial Scholarship Program Guidelines
Purpose:
The Gilbert H. McClintock Memorial Scholarship aims to support and encourage students from Newbury, VT
who have a keen interest in history, surveying, or the town of Newbury. This scholarship seeks to recognize
and reward a graduating senior who demonstrates a passion for at least one of these fields and a commitment
to contributing to the understanding and preservation of local history.
~ This is a one-time scholarship of $500.00 to be used towards tuition, books, or other educational expenses.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must be a Newbury resident.
Applicant must be a graduating senior from either Oxbow High School or Blue Mountain Union School.
Applicant must have a demonstrated interest in history, surveying, or the town of Newbury.
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applicant must plan to pursue higher education at an accredited institution.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit the following materials:
Completed application form (available from the Newbury Historical Society or the high school guidance
office)
Personal essay of 500-700 words detailing your interest in history, surveying, or the town of Newbury.
Discuss any relevant experiences, projects, or future aspirations related to these fields.
Letter of recommendation from one teacher, mentor, or community member who can speak to your
interest in and dedication to the relevant field(s).
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated interest and involvement in history, surveying, or Newbury
Quality and thoughtfulness of the personal essay
Academic performance and extracurricular involvement
Strength of the letter of recommendation
Deadline:
All application materials must be received by April 30 of the senior year.
Submission:
Applications may be e-mailed to newburyhistorical@gmail.com or mailed to:
Newbury Historical Society, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 33, Newbury, VT 05051
