Background
Filstrup, E. Christian was born on May 9, 1942 in North Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Edward Christian and Elizabeth Jane (Merritt) Filstrup.
Filstrup, E. Christian was born on May 9, 1942 in North Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Edward Christian and Elizabeth Jane (Merritt) Filstrup.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1965; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1967; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1974.
Chief oriental division New York Public Library., New York City, 1978-1985. Assistant chief overseas operations Library of Congress, Washington, 1985-1987, chief overseas operations, 1987. Associate University library George Washington University, 1991.
Associate director collection management, organization and preservation North Carolina State University Libraries, 1996—2000. Now dean, director libraries State University of New York, Stony Brook.
Member American Library Association, Association Research Libraries, New York State Higher Education, State University of New York Council Library. Directors Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Phi Museum.
Married Jane Merrill, August 10, 1968 (divorced June 1985). Children– Emma Nilufar, Burton Thomas. Married Laurie Ellen Smith, August 17, 1985.