Dr. Deuthscher came to the Youth Development Center at Syracuse University in September, 1959 as a consultant in program development. He became director of this center in 1962. At the Youth Development Center, Deutscher developed, staffed, and obtained financing for major research projects on public housing and social mobility. He also held an academic appointment at Syracuse University as associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Researchers interested in the Irwin Deutscher Papers should mention the collection's Record Group [13] when contacting the Syracuse University Archives. Please note that the collection is housed off-site and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Archives Reading Room in Bird Library.