Frank Brett Noyes
1863–1948 (age 85)
Journalist
Biography
Frank Brett Noyes (1863–1948) guided Washington journalism from the editorial rooms of the Evening Star, and the city now honors his memory at Rock Creek Cemetery. A scion of the Noyes publishing family, he stewarded the newspaper through critical decades, ensuring the capital received news with clarity and civic responsibility.
He believed in the power of the press to inspire public service and mentored the journalists who would continue reporting on the nation’s stories. Even after retiring from daily duties, he remained connected to Washington’s cultural institutions, sharing his time and counsel with charities and educational causes.