About Gerald Tulchinsky Gerald Tulchinsky is an emeritus professor in the Department of Queen’s University. He is also the author of Canada’s Jews and a winner of both the J.I. Segal Award and the Toronto Jewish Book Award. Books by Gerald Tulchinsky The River Barons Montreal businessmen and the growth of industry and transportation 1837-53 by (author) Gerald Tulchinsky The River Barons Montreal businessmen and the growth of industry and transportation 1837-53 by (author) Gerald Tulchinsky