Society established under the name Catholic Free Publication Society for the Blind by Rev. Joseph Stadelman, SJ (pictured right) and Margaret Coffey
First book published – Gospel of St. John
First issue of The Catholic Transcript printed in New York Point – first magazine for the blind in America
First issue of The Catholic Review released in braille by Chicago Society, published by Xavier Society
First talking books recorded on long playing discs
Mid 1950s – entire New Testament published in braille and as a talking book
Open reel tapes introduced for talking book
Cassette tapes introduced
Sunday Mass Propers made available in braille (pictured right), large print, and on cassette
New Testament of New American Bible transcribed and published in braille
All titles and formats of XSB library entered into the Union Catalogue of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (a division of the U.S. Library of Congress) and made available via interlibrary loan
Catechetical textbooks in braille for children and young adults introduced
Production of New American Bible in braille (pictured right), large print, and audio
Audio book catalogue transition to Digital Talking Book Format
Reintroduction of Large Print
Relocation to JBI Library
